Once upon a time, there was a carpenter
named Joe. He was an
excellent mechanic and the hardest
working member of the crew. His productivity
was the highest in the company.
When his supervisor retired, Joe was
the logical choice to replace him. Joe
was excited about making the jump
from carpenter to foreman. It had
been his dream to someday take
charge and be the boss. He took his
new position very seriously, and
vowed to work harder than ever. To
set an example for everyone else to
follow, Joe started coming in early
and staying late. In the first few
weeks, he nearly doubled his output.
So it was no surprise to Joe when,
after a