We are always hearing the phrase that it's now what you know, but who you know, that makes a difference. There is a lot of truth in that. What isn't talked about alot, is the fact that this is a double-edged sword.
The same person who has helped you make it in the company or division, could be the same one that brings you down.
What happens when the one that everyone identifies you with is fired, let go or moves on, and you're left there out in the open, without protection? This happens all the time.
While we all have mentors and those we deeply respect and are appreciative for helping us out, we do have to be careful in how we relate to them on the job if we don't want their fate to be ours.
I don't know if you could ever really disassociate yourself from them, and you always may seem suspect in the current leaders eyes, I do think that there are things you could to to assure those over you that they can trust you.
You must realize that in the eyes of those over you, you are considered loyal to the one that left, and you may have it out for them in response to their actions.
One way I think that you can at least ease their thoughts concerning you would to honestly talk to them about it. Let them know that you did really respect and appreciate the person that is now gone, but that you're committed to helping the company succeed in every way that you can.
Something simply, but honest like this could do a lot toward easing tensions and suspicions on whether you can be trusted, and will take some of the pressure off of you as the potential next target. Communication will do more to help in this situation than anything else.
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