WhatGoesAroundComesAround_DavisRob

it wasn’t long before I began to witness a series of incidents during
which he would lose his composure. These incidents were characterized
by Peter screaming at someone, face contorted in rage, veins bulging
and abusive language streaming forth. The object of his onslaught
always seemed to be either his secretary or someone else he considered
to be an underling that he could take out his rage on. That person was
often reduced to tears and always to humiliation. These incidents were
particularly notable, aside from their ferocity, due to the insignificance
of their cause, which was usually something quite trivial.
These outbursts appeared to be tolerated by management because of
Peter’s effectiveness with clients, to whom of course, he never displayed
such behavior. He was also very charming and funny in his banter with
associates and generally liked by his peers, despite their cringes when
he’d go off on a tirade.
There was one particularly large deal that Peter had been working on
for some time. He said it was the biggest of his career and suggested
that it was also the Firm’s largest ever. He revealed to certain
associates that its successful completion would finally bring him the
recognition he so deserved. He had been sorely wounded by his
demotion, even though he was fond of telling anyone who would listen
that, “He hadn’t enjoyed being everyone’s nursemaid and psychoanalyst
anyway.” The Firm, he believed, would now be forced to reward him
both monetarily and by promoting him to a more senior position,
perhaps even a “partnership “. This deal would surely convince them
that he was an indispensable and most valued asset.
The day finally arrived for the meeting between the clients and senior
management of the firm, when Peter would make his formal presentation
to wrap up the deal. The time was set for 3:00 P.M. Peter had already