Can you believe it, over a year ago now the company announced the closure of over 60 clubs AND in a matter of a few day, let some of the most talented Club Managers go. I obviously cannot speak for everybody, but most of the people that lost jobs were scared, I was one of them. Guess what, a year later and my life has changed in such an amazingly great way and so many that I stay in contact with say the same thing. I tell you all this because whatever happens, it’ll work out. There’s no doubt it’s scary, but it’ll work out and you’ll be so much happier in the long run.
To all those In senior leadership that may read this, most clubs are boring and lifeless. When you stopped allowing managers and associates to be “mavericks” you stopped creativity and have created a generation of doers instead of thinkers. Sam Walton said “People first and profits will follow”, it’s time to rethink your strategy to include engaged associates.
Lastly, John and Gizele, if you haven’t already, listen to the associates here, so many are right and too afraid to use the open door because it has shown to be an epic failure. Too many of your VP,s and MM’s are egomaniacs, absolutely rude, several (not all) are incompetent ( in way over their heads), and are what is tearing the organization apart. You have a good vision, but they are what is destroying to company. Get rid of a large number of them and start listening to your associates on the ground, in the field. They are the difference makers, not the Regional VP’s and MM’s.
Have faith, it’ll work out, it really will. May God Bless you all.