#empowerment

Not sure how everyone is responding to the changes over the past year and some change. Seen a lot of people move on and out the company, rightfully so. I have been showing up and leaving when I feel like it. Granted my mgr understands my beef and is cool with it, if I show up at 9/9:15 and wanna leave at lunch or 3:30 to finish my day at home, I do that. I suggest you start taking power back in some form for yourself. Whatever that looks like for you, do it. I refuse to look back one day knowing there was more I could do to empower myself in my role and regret it because I was fearful or just doing what I was told, even though it made no sense. For those still showing up daily on site in sales for a 90% virtual role, ask yourself why you're still playing by the rules and not questioning things or creating your own environment for success. Your manager feels it too, but they're not gonna speak out. You have to do it for yourself. If you understand your latitude and have positive rapport with your peers and leader, suggest you create the workflow for your success rather than abiding by this cookie cutter nonsense. Respect to those who don't want to risk their livelihoods because times aren't great. But I encourage those who're disgruntled about the current work environment to take some power back and do whatever you want to do to meet the targets rather than what incompetent leaders try to mandate.

It baffles me why anyone is using the term “Leadership” followed by the description of what a lead, boss, manager, or executive is. It has been several years or more since I have seen a true Leader here. Unfortunately, those that were or could be have been stifled. Their voice and empowerment silenced, unable to lead due to the constraints imposed by management and executives.

Reminder of what Leadership is…

LEADERSHIP is the ability to influence, inspire, and guide individuals or teams toward achieving a common goal, often by fostering collaboration, motivation, and positive change. It is a set of behaviors—not just a title—focused on setting direction, building trust, and unlocking team potential to navigate challenges.

Hang in there, life after VZ has been a breath of fresh air.

Wanted, valued, respected, empowered, heard……

all things missing until I started on this new path.

Good luck and take care of yourselves.

🤗🫂😗

20 years with company I've always felt my ideas would be heard at any level...As a result I've made incredible impacts and generated value while leveraging cross functional teams.

Last few weeks I've noticed where basically I was told to "stay in my lane" and things are feeling very top down.

Is this the new chevron?