#111 | Why New Managers Mistake Efficiency For Effectiveness & The Simple Shift That Elevates Your Influence & Leadership: Promotion, Influence & Leadership

Have you ever been promoted into leadership only to wonder why working harder suddenly isn't getting the results you expected?Stepping into leadership is one of the biggest career transitions you'll make, yet most new managers receive little guidance on what actually changes after a promotion. In this episode, you'll discover why uncertainty isn't a sign you aren't ready—it's your brain adapting to a new leadership identity. You'll also learn why being efficient can become a hidden trap, how it limits your influence, and the mindset shifts that help you lead with greater confidence and effectiveness.By the end of this episode, you'll discover:Why identity disruption—not a lack of confidence—is behind the uncertainty many new managers experience after a promotion.The critical difference between efficiency and effectiveness, and how avoiding this common mistake strengthens your leadership and influence.A practical three-perspective framework that helps you navigate difficult conversations, make better decisions, and lead your team with greater clarity.To support your transition into leadership, download the 90-Day Action Plan for New Managers here.It's designed to help you navigate your first 90 days with greater confidence, clarity, and impact.If you're ready to avoid the mistakes that hold new managers back, strengthen your leadership influence, and make your next promotion a success, this episode will give you practical insights you can apply immediately.New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.