Half Steak

The CEO of a large corporation invited a number of guests to a very famous restaurant.  All six people ordered the same steak for the dinner.

Near the end of the dinner, the CEO told his personal assistant, “I would like to see the chef.  It has to be the chef and not the manager or the owner.”

When the personal assistant noticed that the CEO left the half of his steak, he was worried what might happen next.  Nonetheless, the assistant told the manager that the CEO is requesting to see the chef and also hinted him that the CEO didn’t finish his dinner.

Hearing the news, the chef was very nervous and concerned, especially knowing who this man was.

The chef approached the CEO and asked, “Is there anything wrong with the steak, sir?” with a shaky voice.

“Oh, no!  Not at all!  You are a great chef!  I really enjoyed the steak dinner tonight” the CEO answered and he continued, “I am eighty years old and I don’t have the appetite as I used to.  Therefore, I couldn’t finish the steak.  The reason I wanted to see you is that I was concerned that you would worry about the half steak left on my plate.  You might wonder why I didn’t finish the dinner and even blame yourself for it.  I just wanted to make sure that you know it wasn’t your cooking.”

This is a story about, Konosuke Matsushita, the founder of Panasonic Corporation.  He is known as an expert in management.

1 Peter 2:18 says, “Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate but also to those who are harsh.”  However, it would be easier to submit to someone who is considerate and caring as Mr. Matushita.

May we be considerate and other-centered this week as we show the love of Christ.  Have a blessed week!  ^_^

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