A Story In
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The Search For Meaning
The purpose of the meeting wasn't revealed beforehand.
Timothy walked into the boardroom carrying notebook and coffee, ready for anything. He dutifully took notes as the minutes were recited, then listened as each department head read their reports covering the previous 24 hours.
An argument broke out over the order of the reports. The company would not refer to it as an argument, but rather a protocol discussion. The minutes wouldn't make note of the raised voices on both sides.
Eventually, the meeting broke up. Everyone returned to their cubicles.
Timothy still had no idea why the meeting was convened.
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