3.13 Power of the Word

Lucia, a local teacher-trainer, spoke to her students about Jasjot Singh, a teacher trainer from a nearby city. She mentioned that Jasjot teaches Sat Kriya the wrong way and shouldn’t be trusted. Within a few days one of Jasjot’s students reported to him they had heard from some friends that Lucia was spreading bad rumors about him. 

What three (3) approaches below would be helpful ways for Jasjot Singh to address this situation?

A. Privately speak to Lucia about what had been reported to him. Tell her that whatever she may have said, her comments appear to be creating some divisiveness and confusion in the community. 

B. Discuss with Lucia how she could have set a better example and been more productive by giving him some helpful feedback, instead of giving her poor opinion of him to students.

C. Send out an email blast to his students and other teachers so they are aware that Lucia is spreading lies about him.

D. Explore ways to initiate conversations with teachers in his region stressing the importance of speaking respectfully about each other, to welcome feedback, and to speak up through appropriate channels whenever they perceive a problem.

When you’ve got your 3 best answers, proceed to the next section.