title: Doing what only you can do: the challenge to the promoted leader.
abstract: An offer of an executive-level promotion is not without risk. The transition to an effective executive is a continual journey, not a destination. Designing a roadmap with effective skills and strategies will help make your professional and personal life journey more rewarding and successful.
authors.affiliation: Aurora Health System, Milwaukee, WI, USA. karlene.kerfoot@aurora.org
authors.forename: Karlene M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Kerfoot
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D011361:Professional Competence