You’re not stuck because you’re not ready, you’re stuck because the market doesn’t see it. This story shows how “almost VP” is often a signal problem, not a capability gap.
In transition, silence doesn’t mean neutrality, it means the market is filling in the gaps for you. This story shows how quickly momentum stalls when your narrative isn’t under control.
Most executives “test the market” without realizing the market is testing them right back. Here’s what happens when curiosity meets unclear positioning.