Empowering leadership role with demanding work hours
Pros
Being the GM enables one to set the tone in being a great leader. As GM one has the ability to shape its' organization's culture, set expectations, and assist employees in achieving goals. General Managers make decisions and have the authority to make important operational, financial, and personnel decisions that directly impact the organization's success. The position provides valuable executive-level experience that can lead to regional, director, vice president, or executive leadership roles and has professional Influence giving you the opportunity to mentor employees, develop future leaders, and create a positive work environment.
Cons
Long work hours, lots of stress, hard decisions, difficult personnel decisions, and the pressure to meet KPI's and deadlines.
