Chapter 7
Play to Win
I think power accrues to those who produce results.
—Ann Moore, CEO, Time Inc., recently retired
Judy was a very focused and disciplined person. She loved her job. Yes, she consciously broke many of her own rules in order to prepare herself for a bigger role. Yes, she succeeded in getting on the short list for a promotion to the senior ranks. However, when the big boss called Judy to offer her a promotion, he didn't offer her the job she had in mind. He offered her something totally different! Her world was rocked by his phone call. She stuttered and stammered and began to tell him why she was not prepared for the job ...