You know it's time to look for the second curve when you don't enjoy your work as much as before:

• You feel your competence declining.
• Others close to you notice you're not as sharp as you used to be.
• Other people receive the social and professional attention you are used to.
• You have to decrease your workload.
• People you meet don't recognise you or your previous work
• You feel like no one.

Moving toward the second curve:

• Evaluate and improve relationships. You'll be good at that.
• Don't wish for something better, work for what you want.
• Value and hire for wisdom in the C-suite and on boards.