The Castle - Fictional Story by Biresh Thakkar

The Castle

Fictional Story by Biresh Thakkar

The Past

There once was a vision. That vision started with a few that dared to push the envelope

and think outside the box. How to take an organization to the next level? Guiding and

nurturing to create productive results. Results that would put $'s in their top and bottom

line revenues. This could be accomplished by having individuals that were progressive

and forward thinking in leadership roles that would not only foster and support but also

lead by example. To successfully meet these challenges in an organization that is full of

negative politics, corrupt motives, back door deals and simply unproductive, it called for

a shift that could only be sustained by a total "change in guard". All or nothing. Any

lingering trace of the cancer could result in a relapse.

This vision was so powerful that it started to be contagious. As with any empowering and

thought provoking idea, it started to sweep the nation and gain support.

The wisdom created the foundation and battle ground which the fight will take place on.

The simplest fundamental issues that would be the weapons of the new leadership would

be integrity, ethics and respect. The objective was not to destroy the opponent but

remove them. As with all aspects of life, the battle was fought on the game board of

chess. Now the pieces needed to be recruited. They needed to be passionate, empowered,

driven and believe in the vision so to be so consumed in its quest. The possibility of

change. The possibility to be part of something bigger. The possibility to make a positive

difference. It was easy to find the pawns. Quickly the generals were born. They

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