Meadow may have been right. Perhaps I was overthinking the situation. However, as we arrived at our office, I dismissed this feeling. I arranged a meeting with our most reliable associates to provide them with a brief overview of how we would like things to be handled in the coming weeks. Everyone was gathered in the conference room, their attentive eyes locked onto me as I confidently outlined the strategic plan and emphasized the importance of each individual's contribution to its success. As we discussed our numbers, we distributed folders to each of our associates. Once we obtained unanimous agreement, we swiftly moved on to tackle the next crucial matter at hand. Our immediate focus was to set concrete action items and strict deadlines for each team member, guaranteeing responsibili