Speaking to the Crowd
I stepped into the spotlight, meeting the curious, slightly apprehensive gazes of the staff. “First, thank you all for being here today,” I began, my voice steady and confident. The room seemed to pause, holding its collective breath. “We have work ahead of us, but things are about to get much better around here.” As I spoke, I noticed a flicker of intrigue and hope light up the faces before me.
Speaking To The Crowd
Lisa’s Momentary Confusion
Lisa stood motionless, blinking in confusion as I continued to speak. “This… this wasn’t on the agenda,” she finally said, her voice trailing off into uncertainty. After a moment, she regained a semblance of composure. “I mean, I wasn’t informed,” she added, though the hesitation lingered. The unease was uncharacteristic, but she quickly masked it, deflecting blame and subtly suggesting the issues had been overblown. I couldn’t help but smile inwardly, knowing her defenses wouldn’t withstand what I was about to reveal.
Lisa’s Momentary Confusion
