LEADERSHIP
When In Doubt, Sweep
10.1.06
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Transcript:
A grocery manager gave a young man his first job. Eager to please, the new employee would rush through every task. Then he would say: "What can I do now?"
After a while, the manager let out a deep breath. He wanted to critique, not criticize. He said, "Son, come here. I want to show you the rule in this store." Leading the young man into the storeroom, he pointed to the back wall where a large sign said: "When in doubt, sweep."
This is Howard Butt, Jr., of Laity Lodge. Some routine tasks always need to be done. Beginners wait to be told to do them, but a rising employee accomplishes the routine and anticipates what comes next . . . in the high calling of our daily work.
In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
READER'S COMMENTS
Never is the man too high on the ladder to come down to the ground and pick up a broom to sweep.