such determination and drive as the growing economy created the perfect space for them to start at the bottom of an organization and work into the role of at least vice president, rising above the social class of their parents, relatively early in their adulthood. This pay-your-dues approach to work and leadership is a double-edged sword for Boomers. On the one hand it demonstrates an ability to set a long-term goal and see the steps needed to get there, to work for deferred gratification and to