April 2002
Intermediate to advanced
240 pages
3h 20m
English
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Chapter 17. POOLSIDE
Kathryn called the session to an end a little after 10:00 P.M., and with the exception of Jan and Nick who had just begun an impromptu budget discussion, the team headed to bed. Mikey and Kathryn's rooms were near the pool at the small hotel complex, and as they walked to their rooms, Kathryn decided to see if she could make some progress one-on-one.
"You okay?" Kathryn was careful not to be too dramatic or maternal.
"I'm fine." Mikey wasn't faking very well.
"I know this is a difficult process, and that you might feel like they were a little tough on you."
"A little? Listen, I don't let people make fun of me at home, and I sure as hell don't want people to do it at work. Those guys have no idea about how to make a company successful." ...