Well, the year of 2020 has once again left my world feeling a bit upside down.
This concerns my work world.
I've just gone back after a couple of weeks off for holidays. A LOT changed while I was gone. My company made several changes to manager roles and titles, and made about 150 leadership changes, which affected about 60 branches, mine included.
I started with the company almost 8 years ago, and I feel it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I love what I do, every single day. This hasn't changed, but part of the reason these changes have affected me both professionally and personally is, I lost the only manager I have ever had here. She was a great leader, an inspiration, and someone that I could always go to - whether it be something work related, or personal. She was always someone I trusted, and was a big part of my success, in coaching me along the way. My go to. Yes, she was my boss, but also my friend. She did not leave the company, rather she is embarking on a new path to further her career, and for that, I am very happy for her.
I also came back to losing an assistant branch manager, and 2 people on my team. All of whom, chose to follow other paths within the company. I am happy for them all. But, this has left me feeling a little lost. And all of this happening while I was away.
Part of the reason it is hard, I believe, is I left with everything I was used to, and returned to what feels like a brand new world. Leaving me feeling a bit upside down.
Kung Fu, and the year of 2020 has taught me to embrace change, and be open to opportunity. Always find the positive, and never give up the chance to learn something new.
My new bosses are great. I look forward to learning with a different view, and coaching style. After 4 days back now, I am starting to not feel so 'out of place'. I never really was, but it certainly was a different feeling going back than any other time.
As I was thinking about this, I also realized that no change (or very little) bring complacency, and really what is that - mediocrity. Kung Fu teaches us Mastery, and to rise above mediocrity. This is my opportunity to embrace that.
Thanks for reading, see you on the mats!
