“The right of decision makes effective leadership possible.”

When we take on service roles in recovery, we usually find that we’re trusted to do the job given to us. No one micromanages, no one slyly takes over, and everyone (mostly) even seems to avoid giving us unsolicited advice. This is an empowering experience for many of us.

On the job, I can give others the same freedom. Generally, barring any extreme neglect of duty, when I allow leaders to make decisions, my workplace is a much more peaceful one.

Today, if someone in leadership is making a decision I don’t agree with, I may ask questions and offer to share information I’m not sure they have. But what I won’t do is try to force my will or sabotage the effort. I’ll refrain from gossip, go about my own responsibilities, and avoid monitoring the responsibilities of others–just for today.