Before you promote them, please realize that moving from “being good at executing tasks” to “leading people, being strategic, inspiring respect, and making tough decisions” is a huge leap.
How can you get excited about survival? You can’t. And that’s exactly why you need to create a compelling vision for your life and your future. Finding purpose and meaning will give you energy and bring you fulfillment.
Managers often feel crushed under the weight of their workload and go from one task to another without ever stepping back, reflecting, and setting a new intention.