A Letter of Resignation

Dear Part of my Heart,

 

It has been gradually coming to my attention that you are not pulling your weight. Our business has flourished, not necessarily in a material way, but it has occupied countless hours, many of which caused overtime, and too many sleepless nights. It has occurred to me that to dispense with your services would actually increase the firm's output, and heighten our effectiveness.

 

I do not want you to take this decision personally. You have done your best. But, consider for a moment these factors. I want you to reflect on the number of occasions you were not able to say 'No' to regular customers or prospective customers. It seems to me that you have been lacking in discernment; it is valuable to know the time when it is appropriate to withdraw from a business partnership. It is all well and good to keep on giving these customers further opportunities, but opportunities to do what? To waste your time and energy? This interrupts the development of our business potential. It has been counter-productive. I would suggest that you reflect on this quality of yours in your next job, and not repeat this mistake.

 

While I am on this subject, and I speak so frankly only for your own good I hope you understand, another area that requires improvement is your communication. When I overhear your telephone conversations, after all we work next to each other, I cannot help but notice your long silences. What is happening then? Are you being convinced of something that is only going to lead to a failed business opportunity? Or, are you just wasting business time? This also is a counter-productive habit for the development of our core assets.

 

There is one final matter that has led me to demand your resignation. Just consider the number of times you have been completely hoodwinked. It is not good enough. There are many times when a nod and a wink suffices. Sharpen up, for your own good. It is not helpful to our business development to be so honest with those who are not serious on the negotiating table. Learn the differences my heart. Find your discernment. Know when to let go. Know when mind must speak. Keep your goals in view. And then you will become an asset.

Margaret Lawton