Monarchy High Standard College was buzzing with excitement in anticipation of her annual inter-house sports competition. At the helm of the planning was Madam Joy, as the students affectionately called their female staff, while the male staff were addressed as “Sir.” Madam Joy served as the sports captain, with Mr. Stanley assigned as her assistant.
Unfortunately, Mr. Stanley’s input was rarely acknowledged. Historically, his suggestions carried little to no weight, especially when it came to Madam Joy, who carried herself with pride and a touch of arrogance. She considered herself one of the oldest staff members and believed this gave her the authority to make all decisions without consultation. To her credit, Madam Joy was indeed talented and experienced. However, in any workplace, true leadership requires more than skill—it demands humility, emotional sensitivity, and respect for others.
Despite playing a major supporting role behind the scenes, Mr. Stanley's contributions went unnoticed. At the end of the event, there was no applause, no handshake, not even a “well done.” He walked off the field, disheartened, fully aware of the energy and dedication he had poured into making the day a success.
Meanwhile, Madam Joy was celebrated with gifts and praise from the school management. Yet, not for a second did she consider acknowledging her assistant. She didn’t notice Mr. Stanley’s quiet departure. She didn’t ask, didn’t check, didn’t care.
When we truly love, care for, and respect the people we work with, leadership becomes more than just a position. It becomes a responsibility to lead with fairness, empathy, and grace.
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