EDITORIAL

The Chairs differ…

I have two legs, same as every human being but a chair in the physical sense of the word has four. There are persons we refer to as ‘chairs’; this reference of their status has put them at a higher position than the rest of us. Hence, while they might physically and biologically have two legs, they figuratively have four. Position has constantly given one benefit among others – connection. In our society, whoever is with connection is said to have legs. Because, this person can walk at a longer pace and lengthier distance than those with no legs. These chairs have extra two legs that can make decisions, take responsibility and make things work. How these ‘chairs’ use the benefit of their extra legs is what makes the difference between them.

Each chair has a tale and maybe we should write a book on each and title it – the story of the chair. There was a chair whose back got broken. As the tale went, this chair perhaps considered itself untouchable and did whatsoever it deemed fit. This chair ended up experiencing first hand the wrath of those that made it. The problem some of these chairs encounter stems from their forgetfulness. These chairs seem to forget no chair was made on its own. The wood, plastic, foam or iron used in their making was provided and assembled by men of only two legs. By forgetting this fact, this particular chair got its back broken and learnt a valuable lesson after so much beating. This chair with four legs ended its race with no legs. This tale became an exposition for the chair that was made after it. This chair had a smooth journey and thankfully finished with its four legs intact. We expected that that experience would serve as a deterrent for all chairs come but we had a case in our hands when another chair made by us forgot those that made it and even treated it’s makers with disdain. Worthy of note is that this chair ensured that its back won’t be broken. This chair went the extra mile and got its back doubly padded. This chair succeeded in turning its makers into handicaps. But the legacy was bad and the resultant hate was immense. This chair considered itself wicked and in its wickedness sought the downfall of some. This time around, it wasn’t future chairs that were to learn but the makers themselves. After this chair, it was visible that they were wary of making another but there was no other choice than to make one so another was made. Quite fortunately, this chair was aware of the wrath in the minds of people and was careful in its actions. The makers had their arsenal ready to break the back of any chair before it got it padded. This chair saw this and acted accordingly. But for every good action, there is likely to be a fault if control is not taken. This chair allowed certain abnormalities and these abnormalities spread at a really fast rate. In the bid of building a good legacy, some little foxes that spoil the vine crept in. The sentiments are understood but a balance is needed. The goal is not to please but to perform. However, this chair has been commended to have one of the smoothest races. A test is coming and we want to believe that this chair has done a bit of assignment to enable it pass this test.

It’s drawing closer to the time of making another chair and we are preparing our tools for the next project. Our eyes are clear and our ears are prepared to listen. We’ve had various chairs who have used their advantage in different formats. No chair has acted the same, they were different in their styles and we hope that whoever this new chair would be, would be the best we’ve ever made yet.

Quote of the week:

Leadership is action not position.
Donald McGannon