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“Every new executive promises they will not do a reorg.

Every new executive does a reorg ~6 months after joining the company (if not sooner). “

This. So much this. Denial of this reality and trying to stay under the radar hoping one’s name doesn’t show up in the layoff list instead tanks careers. Great post, Yue!

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This is great advice! In my book, The Politics of Promotion, I talk about how important it is to stay tuned into what's going on around you. I learned the hard way when my company went through a reorg and I didn't build a relationship with my new boss. That resulted in me losing out on a promotion I deserved

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Sounds like a must-read book!

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