They made me an offer I couldn’t refuse
To make the change that would save the firm
Become a shareholder’s darling
I slashed our costs, cut the workforce
Changed this and that
Drove the team to breaking point
Replaced them when they fell
Still we floundered though I knew not why
Then the board said Go you’ve served us well
But it’s not working out.
I felt angry and worthless, just for a while
On reflection I justified my decisions
Gained new strength
Began anew
I slashed our costs, cut the workforce
Changed this and that
Drove the team to breaking point
Replaced them when they fell
Still we floundered, still I knew not why
And the board said Go you’ve served us well
But it’s not working out.
I’m old and broken
My hair and health is gone
I recall the days when the battles raged and I was in control
Then my son asked me
Dad what’s your legacy?
I said Son, we did this and that and all were delighted
Until something changed and I’ll never know why.
Then my son said
Dad, it’s difference between leadership and management
You confused them.
