Why did the golden crop of autumn get promoted to manager?
Because it knew how to handle the stalkholders
Farming terminology provides a brilliant corporate pun for someone in charge of a business. The corn stalks in the field double as corporate stakeholders, meaning this crop is uniquely qualified to manage important relationships.
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