The thing you think will get you a raise can get you FIRED instead!

In the little town of Lendingberg, everyone came to Fred, the bank manager. Fred only lent money when he was sure. Very, very sure. 13,400 loans, not one late payment, not one. So, when the big boss came to town, Fred knew it was time to ask for a [music] raise. He set his loan book on the desk. Sir, I deserve a big raise. The boss read every page. Then he looked up and said, "Fred, you are fired." "Fired? But my record is perfect." "That," said the boss, "is the problem. Some loans always fail. The interest [music] covers it. We pay you to take smart risks, and you should have lent three times as much." Fred walked [music] out and saw a busy bakery across the street. He had once turned that baker down. A perfect record can mean you played it [music] too safe. Growth needs smart risk. >> [bell]