This brings us back to where we started - on managers.

A. That depends on your manager and the culture of the workplace.

"Maybe I just rub off on managers the wrong way, organizations, whatever," he said.

For years, large management recruiting firms turned their backs on middle managers.

In 1990-91, the brunt seemed to fall on middle managers as companies tried to slim down.

The relationship ended when Vincent reportedly pulled a knife on his manager.

THE pressure on managers at all levels to act quickly is enormous, he said.

By 2003, they were on their third general manager since drafting Crosby and had no emotional investment in him.

Many people expect him to rely on professional managers.

There is so much pressure on managers and county boards to deliver.