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hung in the air like a hook.

Everyone at the table understood it was aimed at me.

“I can’t do it,” I said, setting down my fork. “Next week is critical for the Techflow launch. We have client presentations every day.”

What followed was familiar in its structure and exhausting in its execution. Stephanie moved through her repertoire with practiced efficiency:continue reading …