Aretha sang it first. And sang it well. Unfortunately, I am realizing that not everyone knows that tune.
It feels as though I am stuck smack dab in the middle of a losing battle. Respect is not automaticall given, it is earned. I'm not sure what I am not doing right, but I am definitely not getting it. When others talk, I listen. When they state their opinion I take it into consideration and talk it through with them so they know I am taking them seriously. I am open and try to see both sides of every story even when the odds are stacked against someone. And yet when I talk, it is generally mass chaos. There are eight other conversations going on. If and when I do get my change and people actually listen, I seem to be rewarded with eyes that can't seem to sit still and chuckles and snorts of anger and contempt.
I am so frustrated, the idea of throwing in the towel sounds more and more appealing every day. Is it really worth all of this?
1 comment:
Just focus on Bernice.
Leaders lead. You are the Alpha, they may not like it, but that is their problem, not yours.
Personally, I think you are awesome, and we've never even met.
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