Today my position, and many others from my team, was eliminated. Considering my job centered around expense optimization (through real operational improvements and new revenue sources NOT workforce cutting)- this was a bit ironic since the company will now be losing millions more than what they would ever be paying me. But I digress-
I am actually very content with leaving at this point. I am not angry or bitter and actually feel very hopeful about next steps. I feel worse for those who are left. What I am truly disappointed about is the lack of real leadership at the top levels of Target. While I don't know Brian, Kathy, Jodee, John, etc. or expect them to be perfect- I feel there are some basic leadership qualities that are totally absent. Where is the servant leadership mentality that inspires your team? Why hasn't a single one of these millionaires come forward to offer a pay cut for themselves? Where is the unscripted, genuine, voice of true leaders who put others before themselves? I don't think any one person or group of people is totally responsible for the mistakes Target has made. And I don't have anything against capitalism or big business. I just think a real leader is the first to make a sacrifice. I don't trust their leadership, respect their character as leaders, or want to invest my time and talent in their leading. Please post if you agree so that the message is heard!