FACET: EXAMINE YOUR MOTIVES
“LET IT BE YOUR CONSTANT METHOD TO LOOK INTO THE DESIGN OF PEOPLE’S ACTIONS, AND SEE WHAT THEY WOULD BE AT, AS OFTEN AS IT IS PRACTICABLE; AND TO MAKE THIS CUSTOM THE MORE SIGNIFICANT, PRACTICE IT FIRST UPON YOURSELF.”
—MARCUS AURELIUS, ROMAN EMPEROR
Lorraine worked as an executive assistant for a CEO who didn’t value his employees. In fact, he was often downright abusive. Most exchanges with him were unpleasant, but Lorraine still tried to be a productive employee. One day, as the CEO was leaving for an important trip, she noticed he had forgotten some crucial documents. She decided not to make him aware of it, fearing he might reprimand her for helping him. In that moment, she knew it was time to find another ...
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