Marcus Winn, a recently promoted first-time supervisor, goes to work one Friday morning only to learn from his project manager that his performance is disappointing. Upon disputing the criticism, Marcus is told to take a long weekend and reflect on his experience. Off balance from his fear of failing and pride, he retreats top his sister's lake home where he must come to terms with his moment of truth. This workplace story describes how Marcus finds his way out of a near disastrous situation with advice from unexpected advisors who are mostly unaware of his personal crisis. In the end, Marcus...

Just when he thinks all is going well with his team, Marcus Winn gets a frantic pre-dawn call from his project manager. His project is in jeopardy of losing its funding, but no one can give him a clear reason why. In spite of incomplete and murky information, Marcus must find a way to rally his team to justify continuing the project. Marcus sets out on a quest for clarity. Along the way he discovers four questions that help him to powerfully communicate clear goals and expectations. Marcus also is forced to confront and clarify issues he had not expected to explore. When it gets personal, he...