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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP - I would be curious…are there specific factors you would highlight in leadership and management that helped or were a better fit in your new environment?

Also, good for you for making a change. It’s hard, and no one can do it for you. Congratulations.[/quote]
Thank you for your questions.

Yes, for sure, there are factors to my story that are worth mentioning--both from a personal and leadership perspective. Here are a few that I believe are key:
1. I'm a Black male. Prior division is ~98% white (incl. leadership/mgt); new division is ~60% white (incl. leadership/mgt);
2. New management is significantly more competent, both in terms of staff development and expertise;
3. Fresh start. I was able to change my narrative. That wasn't going to happen in my old division, regardless of my efforts;
4. Something to prove. While I wasn't a top performer, I knew I wasn't as bad as the prior division suggested. That motivated me; and
5. Diversity matters, IMO. And this is similar to my first point. Seeing more people in my division who I could relate to helped me a lot. [/quote]
I know this is offensive to say but I am going to say it because this board is anonymous:  I never pictured black males reading, much less posting, on this site. [/quote]
I'm OP and I really appreciate your candor. No offense taken.

I would only ask that you ask yourself [b]why[/b] you have had such an impression. And, to what extent does this kind of mind-set influence other aspects of your life.

Obviously, you don't have to respond, but only asking that you to think about it.

Thanks again. 
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