Zhiyi is a newcomer to the workplace who has just stepped into the society. When he first arrived, he quickly became famous in the company with his talent and enthusiasm for work. Zhiyi's leader, Mr. Li, is a seemingly kind but thoughtful person. He has a high opinion of Zhiyi, and often calls Zhiyi to his office to talk about the company's plans, and sometimes lets Zhang Ming participate in some key decision-making meetings.
Once, the company held an annual project review meeting, and Mr. Li handed over a very difficult project to Zhiyi. He was apprehensive, but also honored, and took on the challenge.
However, as the project deepened, Zhiyi gradually discovered that the project seemed to hide risks, but Mr. Li always avoided the important and took his worries seriously.
Zhiyi, you are too worried, I will give you enough support. Mr. Li patted him on the shoulder after a lunch and said.
But Mr. Li, the data comparison of this project is not quite right. Zhiyi said hesitantly.
Don't worry, Zhiyi, I'll take care of it. You just have to go as planned. Mr. Li's tone was firm, and he didn't seem to hesitate at all.
As the days passed, the project seemed to be progressing smoothly, and Zhiyi gradually let his guard down. Until one day, the company suddenly broke out in a financial crisis, and the risk of that project became the fuse, which suddenly pushed the company to the forefront. What's worse is that Mr. Li was suddenly exposed to be suspected of corruption, and the company immediately became the center of the storm.
Zhiyi, you are so close to Mr. Li, do you know what is wrong with him? Colleagues whispered, their eyes full of suspicion.
I ......I don't really know. Zhiyi was confused.
For a while, colleagues in the company were speculating about how deep the relationship between Zhiyi and Mr. Li was, and whether he was also involved in Mr. Li's illegal behavior. Zhiyi suddenly realized that he was too close to the leader like this, and he might be implicated.
Just when Zhiyi was at a loss, a news came that Mr. Li died unexpectedly during the review.
No one expected that things would develop to this point, and Zhiyi's heart was full of complexity, and he began to think about the circumstances under which he should keep an appropriate distance from the leader, so as not to be implicated in an unwarranted disaster.
[In each case].
1.When a leader is suspected of misconduct
Zhiyi recalled the signs he had overlooked, the small actions of ignoring rules and regulations and bypassing normal processes, and he suddenly understood that it was extremely dangerous to get too close to such leaders.
2.When the leader frequently changes cronies
Zhiyi noticed that the assistants around Mr. Li changed frequently, and everyone left gloomily after a short period of glory. This precarious relationship of trust, which foreshadows a potential power struggle, is enough to trap anyone in the middle of it.
3.When leaders rely too much on personal relationships
Mr. Li often showed a preference for Zhang Ming in meetings, which made Zhiyi's position among colleagues delicate. In the workplace, too much emphasis on personal relationships is often detrimental to long-term career development.
4.When you encounter vague instructions in a major project
For that risky project, Mr. Li always gave vague instructions and was unwilling to clarify the risks. Zhiyi regretted not keeping his distance from Mr. Li in this situation, so as not to be involved in unnecessary trouble.
5.When leadership decisions are frequent and capricious
During the process of promoting the project, Mr. Li's decision-making was often repeated, and Zhiyi was deeply confused. Such an unstable decision-making style often means that the leader himself is uncertain, and if he follows too closely, he may encounter unpredictable consequences.
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Remember, the wise man's choice is often steady and prudent, and true wisdom lies not in knowing everything, but in knowing when to keep a distance.