Change is a challenge to everyone

Expect poor treatment

When you are moving fast, when you are breaking barriers and gaining ground, expect poor treatment and abuse from the entrenched.  Expect everything from indifference to outright sabotage.

When you move up, you become a threat to those already there.  You threaten the fragile psyche of those desperately clinging to the ground you are now taking.    Be ready.  Plan accordingly.  And don’t forget to embrace all the good mojo that may also show up from people welcoming you to join the club.

Recognize that change is not only a challenge for you as you move up, but for those already there.  Be ready to reframe expectations, plan your next steps, and navigate the obstacles.