这句话中的it是指的上一段话么?

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这句话中的it是指的上一段话么?
McGee says leaving without a position lined up gave him time to reflect on what kind of company he wanted to run.It(?)also sent a clear message to the outside world about his aspirations.And McGee isn’t alone.

指代 leaving without a position lined uo
position lined up 意为合理安排的职位.line up 可以指linelike arrangement for sb