When Your Boss Resigns

My article for the August 2022 issue of PRSA Strategies & Tactics is now available: When Your Boss Resigns.

People will come and go throughout your lifetime in every sort of relationship that you have — friendships may fade, romances come to an end and professional colleagues leave to explore new opportunities. Sometimes, this might come to you as a relief but, often, saying goodbye is hard to do.

I understand this can come as a shock, particularly if this boss hired you, mentored you, championed your growth and successes, gave you opportunities, and has generally been an important, constant person in your day-to-day life for a period of time. Learning that your boss is leaving can be scary, because it opens up a lot of unknowns. Before you fall into a panicked spiral — What happens to me? Is my job secure? What if their replacement doesn’t like me? — just breathe. And then, set yourself up for success.

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