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Hi Laura, I'm an administrator and I'm happy to provide you with my perspective. A few things: 1) You haven't lost yet- you have a huge opportunity to make a comeback and prove her right for giving you the position 2) Try to maintain a more positive disposition- the glass is still half full! 3) Be proactive- don't wait for her to correct you. If your boss is giving you books to read and telling you that she sees more in you then you should see that in yourself! Maybe, just maybe, she means what she says and she wants you to succeed? Now- your predecessor is gone and she didn't do such a hot job. Welcome to management- consider this a learning experience. This will not be the last time that you inherit a department that wasn't running well- instead of looking at this as a problem, look at it as an opportunity to shine! Be careful not to "bad mouth" the previous director- it says more about YOU than it does her/him. Better yet- don't let others "trash talk" him/her either- just say "it's a new day and we're having fun" and avoid any negative talk by being positive. Creativity is not enough- if she is giving you a book on leadership then she's looking for you to develop specific skills. Read the book- ask to meet with her and tell her the skill areas you feel you need to work on and how you plan to develop those areas and ask HER if she agrees with your plan for self-improvement. It's a great way to show her that you are committed to bringing your performance up to her expectations. I'm going to suggest another book to you- Emotional Intelligence. It will change your life. Also....Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office. Take a deep breath......learn that constructive criticism can be your best friend! Good luck!