I wasn't enabled enough. For example, my manager provided me solutions to problems/challenges while I wanted to learn how to get to the solution. As a lead of two teams, I experienced my guidance being ignored and overlooked. Some team members weren't interested in process improvement, which made my day-to-day challenging (lack of interest in Agile transformation [not everyone, but a number of members]). Certain team members blatantly said they didn't care for process improvement, which had me feeling like I was not valued. I realize I internalized feedback and can take it personal but wanted provide insight. To offer perspective, I led two teams and was losing interest in my role. When a team member was highly critical, it was off-putting and demotivating. If I was in a better mental state, I typically would dig into why felt a specific way so I could adjust my approach to change (versus internalizing the criticism). There are many other teams in Midmark's IT department who did not respond in the same fashion, so take this as a grain of salt. There were times where bible passages or stories were quoted in meetings (not often but it did happen). For any business, especially one who clarified that the organization is not a family but a business, I find this unacceptable. Keep motivation, inspiration, and stories religion-neutral so your content applies to a broader employee audience.
