[Zeke]

Reading the thread about auto parts chains and the WallMart syndrome made me think about top down management and servant leadership. Not too many good examples today in the corporate world of this kind of management. Supporting the individuals to help them realize growth and gain for not just themselves, but for the customers and the company.

I could tell you a story about trying to work for a company in lieu of fighting out a living as a lone wolf. After some training, I was put to work in sales. The phone I used had someone else's message on it and I couldn't access the message center if someone happened to find me on the phone and left a message. The other person got it later. I never did get an email account for over a month.

I quit. I thought I was a pretty good asset, much more than the counter help at AutoZone (mentioned many times in that other thread) or BurgerDonalds. I wonder why I was even hired? Well, I sold myself pretty well, but that's another story. No support whatsoever.

So, at your place of employment, be you the top dog or the runt, how's they treatin' ya? Do you feel any satisfaction? Is the place open, ethical, moral and vital? IOW, do you/they know anything about Servant Leadership?

I won't ask any more questions until later.