“And I hope you can overlook this morning’s screwup, because I’m an excellent player, and I really would like to be considered for this opportunity.” He gives me a long, discomfort-inducing once over. Finally, he speaks. “My choice isn’t based solely on who’s an excellent player, kid. This is about a lot more than stat sheets. It’s about leadership. And from what I’ve seen so far, you might be lacking greatly in that quality.”
