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Every business has one or more employees that seem to take a back seat to the day-to-day machinations of business. Dutifully they perform as intended and do their best but are not looked at in times of need or expected to do much more. They are “the workers”.

For several years after he graduated from high school, George has been trying to find a full-time job.  He attended college shortly but that didn’t seem the correct fit for him; he was more into “hands on” things.  Of course his mom has known that ever since he was small; he has always been rather independent and stubborn.

In his younger years he joined the local Boy Scout troop. The troop’s elders saw glimmers of leadership emerging – but that’s what the Scouts do – teach leadership and values.  He rose to the rank of Life Scout, but didn’t feel the urge to go for Eagle. Another opportunity lost? Maybe…

George now works full time as a valet at a local branch of a major auto dealership.  What he likes most about this job is the opportunity for advancement.  Needless to say, his family is proud of his efforts.  His first three months of work has taught him diligence and responsibility, especially when called on to pick up the slack for a few of his coworkers.

One Saturday, he was the

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