Archived Succeeding but not sure how?

[jackofallworkcenters]

I'm not sure if any of the other leaders on here feel like this, but some days I just feel like I don't know what I'm doing…like I don't have a global enough grasp of the store. Despite this, I am apparently a top performer and have been since I was promoted.

Maybe it's because retail isn't like other jobs and there is no "right" way to do things. Different approaches are needed for different stores and different teams to be successful. Some things are concrete, like the way 1 + 1 will always equal 2, but while there are certainly best practices we must follow and such, there isn't a formula for how to run a perfect store.

Does anyone else ever feel like this? Or is this just me? I also wonder if it has to do with being in a relatively new store and the fact that we are still struggling in many ways.

 

[consume]

What's your position?

 

[Hardlinesmaster]

It sounds you have done a great job, so far. Don't give up. Your stl sounds like my stl, who will cut you down fast, no matter how great you are.

 

[Nauzhror]

Your stl sounds like my stl, who will cut you down fast, no matter how great you are.

Huh? He said his STL praised him very highly :s

 

[tgtguy]

If you have an etl staff who is supportive of you that's a rare find. You are blessed. I would suggest you always "protect" yourself...because etls ( for the most part) will throw you under the bus...run you over throw it in reverse and do it all again .

 

[tgtguy]

Etls like that don't come around that often. There are a few good ones out there....too bad the bad ones tend to get further in the company for some unknown reason. I am a firm believer in giving recognition where its due....that goes for Tms. giving Tls and etls props as well not just the other way around .

 

[tgtguy]

Well, first of all you deserve credit, for caring about those you lead. Most leaders lack this attribute. Sadly, Spot has become a place where if a leader doesn't like you on a personal basis its carried over to how they treat you in the work environment. I have the ability to dislike someone on a personal basis yet still respect them as far as working together....Spot should actually teach this to all of their leaders. I am sure you deserve all of the accolades you are receiving ...don't let Spot change you...don't let them turn you into someone that doesn't care about others and how they feel. The only piece of advice I can give you is to recognize your fellow team members any chance you get....let your etls know how hard they work etc.

 

[Mhugh220]

That seems to be the nature of retail. So if you're being praised just keep it up. The one thing I didn't like about Target was the inability to step outside the box. They push best practices too much and aren't always open to a better solution.