Changing roles from employee to leader can be fun and very rewarding. It usually brings about more pay, more responsibility, and prestige. But it can also bring about some potential pitfalls as well. Here are 3 areas you can anticipate in advance as potential problems.

First of all, many of us jump into our new role and never really know what is expected of us. We find out as time goes on just what we are not doing, typically from tough feedback from our manager. Take some time and study your job description. Write down what you perceive as deliverables, goals, and objectives. Then ask for some time with your manager to find out from her perspective what she expects. Then make sure that you are meeting with your manager weekly to receive feedback on your performance.

Second, you must understand that