Carmen is a new hire with lots of potential. Her last employer described her as a star performer, even right out of college. “She can handle anything,” her previous manager raved. “Whatever we threw at her she accomplished—and she did it well.” While her new position is a stretch-role, she’s confident she can do it all—or at least find a way to make it happen. She’s got lofty career ambitions and a reputation to uphold. Saying “no” is simply not an option.
