The comments resonate with my personal experience in several places and one led to me having a stand up with the CEO and being fired for disagreeing with him. Best experience I went my own way for many years. I also had a great CEO who admitted errors and altered course when advised. One should never give up because its tough, if necessary move and set your own boundaries and be able to say No and have sound reasons for it. Toady more than ever we need people who can lead and manage and understand people and business.
Thank you for sharing your experience Jose. Like you, I’ve experienced leaders at all levels who have been humble, admitted mistakes and adjusted. I’ve also experienced ones who, in their desire to protect themselves have gone out of their way to tear me apart. It sucks. However, we can’t let it break us. We have to keep pushing forward and showing that there is a different way. Maybe we’ll suffer for it, but maybe our suffering will make it better for someone else. And, isn’t that what leadership is all about?
I was able to retire last year and the way the government and business are going, it wasn’t a minute too soon! I’ve experienced all the things you covered over my career where I worked for several large multinational companies as well as smaller firms. I can’t argue with your heart or your logic. What’s tough is to keep fighting after countless rounds of the same corporate nonsense. I can see why there’s no loyalty today to companies as these same corporations have taught their people it will never be reciprocated. Unfortunately, with what’s happening in Washington only adds to this downward cycle. I’m afraid things will get far worse before they get better.
For those young enough and energetic enough to fight the monster, I salute your courage and will cheer from the sidelines. My day and my fight are done. I hope the next generation does a better job of treating people decently instead of maximizing profits for the few. We are experiencing what that looks like and it’s pretty ugly.
I always appreciate your comments Bruce. Thanks for jumping in.
It’s an exhausting fight. I completely understand why so many throw in the towel and give into the machine. And, it doesn’t get any easier the higher you climb. I used to think that once you got to the top, it’d be easier. Once I arrived, I realized it’s just as challenging as it was on the front lines. The fight is different, but it’s not easier.
Like you, I hope the next generation has the energy and spunk to defeat the monster. I’ve still got a lot of piss and vinegar (and if all goes well, years) in me, and hopefully I’m six feet under before I even begin to consider throwing in the towel.
Good for you for fighting the good fight, and I sincerely hope you can enjoy retirement. While maybe you’re off the battle field, you can continue being an inspiration to the next generation and perhaps help them avoid the landmines that gave you the scars you carry.
I appreciate you used the word "lazy" in your description. That is exactly what it is. Lazy. Doing the right things is hard. It isn't the thing that gets you the instant reward.
What I think we need to do is what younger generations are starting to do - vote with their dollards and feet. Don't work more than 40 hours (heck, find a way to work less than 40 hours). Don't use their services. Call them out for the lazy liars they are.
I’m glad you appreciated that. I know I’ve been in many executive board meetings where that callout isn’t necessarily appreciated. And, I understand where the desire comes from. Leadership is hard and exhausting. I get why you’d want to take the easy path, but that’s not what leaders are called to do.
Honestly, to your last point, it’s the younger generations that encourage me to keep pushing. While it’s awesome when I influence someone more seasoned, my main goal is to inspire the future generations in the difficult seasons so they don’t succumb to the lies that ultimately rolling over and giving in is the only path.
There is a better way, and once you’ve experienced it, there’s no going back.
The comments resonate with my personal experience in several places and one led to me having a stand up with the CEO and being fired for disagreeing with him. Best experience I went my own way for many years. I also had a great CEO who admitted errors and altered course when advised. One should never give up because its tough, if necessary move and set your own boundaries and be able to say No and have sound reasons for it. Toady more than ever we need people who can lead and manage and understand people and business.
Thank you for sharing your experience Jose. Like you, I’ve experienced leaders at all levels who have been humble, admitted mistakes and adjusted. I’ve also experienced ones who, in their desire to protect themselves have gone out of their way to tear me apart. It sucks. However, we can’t let it break us. We have to keep pushing forward and showing that there is a different way. Maybe we’ll suffer for it, but maybe our suffering will make it better for someone else. And, isn’t that what leadership is all about?
I was able to retire last year and the way the government and business are going, it wasn’t a minute too soon! I’ve experienced all the things you covered over my career where I worked for several large multinational companies as well as smaller firms. I can’t argue with your heart or your logic. What’s tough is to keep fighting after countless rounds of the same corporate nonsense. I can see why there’s no loyalty today to companies as these same corporations have taught their people it will never be reciprocated. Unfortunately, with what’s happening in Washington only adds to this downward cycle. I’m afraid things will get far worse before they get better.
For those young enough and energetic enough to fight the monster, I salute your courage and will cheer from the sidelines. My day and my fight are done. I hope the next generation does a better job of treating people decently instead of maximizing profits for the few. We are experiencing what that looks like and it’s pretty ugly.
I always appreciate your comments Bruce. Thanks for jumping in.
It’s an exhausting fight. I completely understand why so many throw in the towel and give into the machine. And, it doesn’t get any easier the higher you climb. I used to think that once you got to the top, it’d be easier. Once I arrived, I realized it’s just as challenging as it was on the front lines. The fight is different, but it’s not easier.
Like you, I hope the next generation has the energy and spunk to defeat the monster. I’ve still got a lot of piss and vinegar (and if all goes well, years) in me, and hopefully I’m six feet under before I even begin to consider throwing in the towel.
Good for you for fighting the good fight, and I sincerely hope you can enjoy retirement. While maybe you’re off the battle field, you can continue being an inspiration to the next generation and perhaps help them avoid the landmines that gave you the scars you carry.
I appreciate you used the word "lazy" in your description. That is exactly what it is. Lazy. Doing the right things is hard. It isn't the thing that gets you the instant reward.
What I think we need to do is what younger generations are starting to do - vote with their dollards and feet. Don't work more than 40 hours (heck, find a way to work less than 40 hours). Don't use their services. Call them out for the lazy liars they are.
I’m glad you appreciated that. I know I’ve been in many executive board meetings where that callout isn’t necessarily appreciated. And, I understand where the desire comes from. Leadership is hard and exhausting. I get why you’d want to take the easy path, but that’s not what leaders are called to do.
Honestly, to your last point, it’s the younger generations that encourage me to keep pushing. While it’s awesome when I influence someone more seasoned, my main goal is to inspire the future generations in the difficult seasons so they don’t succumb to the lies that ultimately rolling over and giving in is the only path.
There is a better way, and once you’ve experienced it, there’s no going back.