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As a leader, when you get promoted, the boundaries between the old and new role can easily blur. You were promoted because you excelled at your previous job, and letting go of that work can feel uncomfortable, almost like giving up part of your professional identity. But true advancement requires intentionally stepping into a new level of leadership, not doing two jobs at the same time.
