Transforming the Workplace: The Power of Small Acts of Goodness and Grace
Devotional week 17
I recently listened to a podcast featuring a very successful young man who shared how he obsesses over every detail until he achieves the desired result—and surrounds himself with people who do the same. He often mentions the long hours he and his team put in, not to boast, but to reflect their relentless commitment to excellence. What struck me most was his mindset: he is driven by a deep obsession with success so that he can do good.
How can Jesus help you cope with injustice at work?
The most challenging work conflict I've ever encountered occurred while I was an expatriate in Central Asia. I experienced that my international leaders broke promises they had made. When I raised this issue, we engaged in a power struggle that undermined our crucial work to assist those in need. During our discussions, I sensed suspicion and was attributed motives that I did not possess. When we finally left our work in Central Asia a few years later, the organisation we had served was relieved to see us depart.