The Mentor's Apprentice: A Workplace Fable on Cultivating Uncommon Sense

Although she excelled in school and believes she is doing a good job at work, Bianca is struggling to rise through the ranks. Now in her third year at the Lincoln Beverage Company, she faces an ultimatum from her manager - get promoted soon or leave! What is the problem? What does her employer want from her?

This fictional tale describes a common situation in many workplaces. Seemingly promising new recruits find themselves unable to automatically deliver expected results on the job. What em...