In another company a graduate shot from assistant manager to vice-president in less than a year. Were any other factors operative? Did he, for instance, marry the CEO’s daughter? Sarcasm aside, what is the expected rate of promotion in the company? How many vice presidents does it have? In legalized Ponzi-schemes like Amway, one can expect to become a “vice president” within six months. Most importantly though, did the new vice president’s reading speed have anything at all to do with his promotion?