Should You Go For a Higher Title Or "Settle" For a Lateral Move?

Ep #246: Should You Go For a Higher Title Or "Settle" For a Lateral Move?Are you stuck choosing between going for that shiny new title or “settling” for a lateral move? This is a question I hear from my clients all the time—and for good reason. On one hand, your title matters. And landing the high-level title you deserve matters, too. It’s how you elevate your resume and be recognized for the corporate badass leader you are becoming. But on the other hand, sometimes being too rigid about titles can stifle your career. A lateral move might actually lead to bigger, better opportunities at better-fit organizations where you can actually get promoted faster. So, how do you decide? In this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, I’ll help you weigh the pros and cons of both options. We’ll talk through real-life examples, personal stories, and the strategic questions you should ask yourself to make the best decision for your career. And if you’re torn between taking a smaller step up when you're aiming for a skip-level role, or wondering if switching to a different-sized organization is the right move, this episode will help you get clear on those choices, too.Unlock the missing piece in your leadership development. Take the quiz: www.ReadytoBePromoted.comBefore you go — if you haven't subscribed to this podcast yet, do it now. And head over to stacymayer.com/youtube and subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're at it.If this episode hit home for you, share it. Post it to your LinkedIn. Send it to a colleague, a friend, anyone who needs to hear it. We are navigating this AI era together, and I don't take lightly the opportunity to be part of that journey with you.And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you.I'll see you there. 👊🏼💚