You have been the company hero, the person everyone comes to when they want to complain about the boss. You listen to their woes, offer advice and accept their gratitude for the wisdom you have dispensed. Sitting at your desk, feet stretched up on the desk, you feel expansive. Work is easy. It’s a good life. You think to yourself “These people love me. I guess it’s only natural. I am after all a natural leader. It’s just a question of time before the company is going to give me the unit manager’s job”.
The next day, the CEO calls you over and tells you you have the unit manager’s job…
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