Frustrated because we can do better.

Samantha s.

March 11,2022 at 2:16PM UTC

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Frustrated because we can do better.

I have to admit that the company I work for is greatly lacking a grand vision to share with and excite our employees. The owner of the company and I have a shared understanding of what it is, but we desperately need to refine it and put pen-to-paper. I've advocated and downright pleaded for years; created mission/vision statements, outlined our values as I see them, etc. but they're all been somewhat discarded. I am reaching my point of exhaustion. We're a small business but outgrowing our 'small' status. Longer story behind why, but at the end of the day, I feel our employees are making a paycheck and not working FOR a greater purpose and mission. Therefore, I don't feel that I'm leading as a general manager - I'm puppeting. I've been with the company for 12 years, love the business like it's my own, consider the owner a good friend, and have tried so many ways....

Thoughts, suggestions, insights all appreciated.

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AnonymousMarch 14,2022 at 8:24PM UTC
When the owner scraps the statements and outlines you provide, what do they say? Have they expressed a reason for rejecting this plan you put together?
Maegan MMarch 15,2022 at 1:11PM UTC
Hey Samantha,
It sounds like you have done alot to try and create that mission based drive in your employees. I think creating strategy around the mission/vision statements and helping your reportees align their work with the mission and vision is key. If they can understand the role they play and long term impact/value their work will deliver by utilizing the strategy, I think things could start to turn around. If you are interested in getting 1:1 support in this, I'd love to chat with you. I've been on the other end of this and know how transformative it is to be connected to my role & mission of the company. I know I could really help you implement this for your team. Here is my consult call link! https://maeganmillercoaching.as.me/consultcall