The organization needs to adopt a more balanced approach when evaluating leadership hires. I joined from outside to manage a challenging business environment and inherited a team that required significant alignment and restructuring. Within a short span of three months, there has been visible month-on-month improvement in productivity, team alignment, and overall business performance. However, the focus remained primarily on short-term numbers rather than the progress achieved in building a sustainable foundation for growth.
Leadership roles often require time to understand the business, stabilize teams, and drive long-term results. Unfortunately, these efforts were not adequately recognized or valued, creating unnecessary pressure despite demonstrated improvement.