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As previously stated, you have a leadership choice. As Jake sat outside of Susan’s office, waiting to be called, he pondered as to what questions Susan might ask. What will be the consequences for Adam and Jake? Jake’s thinking process is, “I am not “home-free. I did not report incidences to Susan. It is true that I spoke to Adam about my concerns. On the other hand, perhaps this made Adam feel more powerful. Afterall, Adam’s attitude and responses about the way he conducted business, did not seem to change.
Perhaps, I could have handled matters differently; but what were my options? Adam is my supervisor. I pray for him every day as I do for everyone in the department! Now, here I sit…waiting to be questioned by the Department Head. “I don’t want to say anything that will cause additional problems, but I have to be honest about what I witnessed; perhaps, I won’t even have to volunteer information.”
Decision-making
Even more so, who is the co-worker? Is it someone who had questioned me about my faith? Is it someone who thinks that all of this “organized religion” is hogwash? Afterall, that was said to me. Yet, there are believers in the organization who have me to privately pray for personal situations. More importantly, I try to respect believers and non-believers. They are all co-workers. I do not push my beliefs on others. Why did the person not come to him? Jake has so many questions but very few answers. Susan has the answer to some of my questions, but will she share them with me? Decision-making
Foremost, was Jake’s decision to only speak with Adam a bad one? Will Jake’s action costs him respect among the workers on his job? This is troubling. Choices in leadership, good or bad, it happens. May be giving up the position is my choice too.
Suddenly, it hit Jake. “I am thinking more about myself than the worker. They for whatever reason, had to make a decision, as well.
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