Steady Is Not the Same as Satisfied
When the leadership role opened at his startup, David Markley assumed he'd step into it. He'd been doing the job already. He never said so out loud, and the role went to someone the new CEO knew better. This essay is about the assumption that quietly shapes careers: that a steady, reliable, uncomplaining leader must be satisfied. Your silence is answering for you. Read the full essay and subscribe at leadingquietly.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.leadingquietly.com
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