Chapter 14NUMBERS Run Them

My friend’s boss told her that she could be easily replaced with someone who costs a lot less. He said it half-jokingly, but she knew that there was a serious side to his statement. She left because she wants to work for someone who values the work she does.

—A.J.

Imagine that you arrive at work one morning to the evidence of a burglary. A brand-new desktop computer has disappeared from an employee’s desk. You call the building security office and the police. Then you launch your own investigation. You are determined to find out how this happened and who is responsible. You will not rest until the case is solved. And you immediately increase security measures—no more property will be lost.

Now think about the last time ...

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