Choices

Sarah is a consistent and dedicated worker with a strong work ethic. She recently discovered that a colleague made inappropriate remarks about her. People exclude her from meetings and activities and treat her with disrespect. Her reputation is potentially ruined. She doesn’t know what she must do next.

The emotions. The questions.

Have you been there, or do you know someone who has? How do you respond when things are tough? How do you respond when you are desperate for an answer or intervention?

How did Sarah choose to respond? She forgives her coworker. She continues to perform her work each day with excellence. She is gracious and kind in her interactions. People recognize her genuine character and attitude to serve others.

* Sarah chooses to consistently pursue excellence in her actions and words.

* Sarah chooses to prioritize relationships.

* Sarah chooses to extend trust to her colleagues, no matter their responses to her.

Connections Challenge: Choose to focus on one or more of these ideas as it applies to a situation. Practice for a designated period of time. Note your responses and the responses of others. Modify, if necessary.