There is a significant transformation program underway in the company I am working with. The focus is on the heart and soul of how we do business. This is fundamental, take the knife out and perform surgery kind of change. Whatever the outcome, we will be different. The way we examine and see who and what we are will be new. The skills and approach will move from today’s inward focus to an external view. This is an attempt to take a significant step is being more than what we are.
As with all change programs, the awareness and understanding of those involved in the journey varies. Most are engaged. They are passionate about what they do. They care. Whatever their view is, for, against, or challenging, you can feel their energy and desire being channeled into an attempt to be a contributor. There are a few exceptions. In these cases, the individuals involved do not seem to want to know or understand. It is as if they think that they can stop the train by playing dead and dumb. David’s questions in another context come to mind. “Don’t they know anything, all these impostors? Don’t they know they can’t get away with this – treating people like a fast-food meal over which they’re too busy to pray?” (Psalm 14.4) Not caring about others, not taking the steps to engaged with the community’s hopes and dreams, should never be an alternative of choice. Yet, for some, it seems that it is.
I find myself looking in the mirror and wondering about my past periods of blindness. Was I, at times, any different than this minority today? What was I missing then that I should try to hold onto now?
You and I are never alone. We belong to a community. We are part of a bigger story.
You and I need others. We cannot do it by ourselves. Even with help, we will often fail. Without it, we are doomed.
We are accountable for our choice. Conforming is not always required. Being intentional and accountable is.
