<p>The leadership development market has a curious blind spot.</p><p>Spend any time looking at what’s available and you’ll find two groups drowning in support.</p><p>First-time managers get shelves of affordable books, early careers programmes, and a wealth of “here’s how to delegate” advice. Step into the C-suite and the investment jumps dramatically—nearly 60% of companies spending heavily on their most senior leaders.</p><p>But between those two? The step from managing to leading leaders?</p><p>Remarkably little.</p><p>Despite research showing that managers at this level have larger skill gaps than the people they manage, it’s assumed you’ll figure it out yourself. Extrapolate from your first-time manager experience. Mimic what you’re seeing in the executives above you. Hope the patterns emerge.</p><p>And when they don’t—when week two hits and everything feels unfamiliar despite being in the same office with the same people—you’re left wondering if you’re the only one struggling.</p><p>You’re not.</p><p>This transition breaks high-performing leaders in predictable ways. Not because they lack capability. But because the tools that got them promoted aren’t the tools they need to succeed in the new role.</p><p>This episode explores the BRAVER framework and how it'll help make a success of those first 100 days </p><p><strong>Where to Start</strong></p><p>If you want to know which BRAVER™ dimension needs your attention first, take the 5-minute diagnostic.</p><p>It’ll show you where you’re strong, where you’re vulnerable, and three specific actions you can take this week.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tally.so/r/vGrElX"><strong>Take the diagnostic →</strong></a></p><p>And if you want weekly insights on this transition—practical, psychologically literate, free of corporate fluff—subscribe to Braver Leadership.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://ianbrowne.substack.com/"><strong>Subscribe here →</strong></a></p><p>The work starts now. Not when you feel ready. Now.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://ianbrowne.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">ianbrowne.substack.com</a>