One Minute
Why We Work
Acting as an Informal Mediator in an Association
I Am Alert To…

I am Farooq, 58, senior industry professional. Two strong personalities in an association are constantly clashing, slowing everything down.

I Am Impacted By…

I can stay out of this. Not my problem.

I Am Rooting For…

Yet watching ego battles derail collective work irritates me. I’ve seen this pattern before. Stepping in won’t make me popular, but staying silent feels like allowing decay. I don’t do this to fix people — I do it to protect the space.

One Minute!

I speak to both sides quietly. Things cool down a little. No announcement. No credit. I feel relieved.