320 THE BOARDROOM

Isa had just gotten to work but had been surprised to meet a handful of people by the hallway. Usually, early mornings like this were filled with different staff members doing one task or the other. However, Isa headed to her office room. The temperature outside had been a bit chilly, so she sought warmth within her office walls before starting work. Just as she was about to open her office door, a young lady in her early twenties approached her. Isa stopped in her tracks to hear what the lady had to say. She had noticed her presence new; the lady was one of those newly selected employees. She may need help with directions around the office or clarification on her work. Whatever the case may be, Isa was ready to hear her out. "Good morning ma'am." the young lady greeted cautiously. "Morning, how are you? Do you need help with anything?" "Not at all, just that there's been a meeting at the board room and your presence has been requested right away." "My presence?" "Yes ma'am" I