Joseph has a rocky start to his story.  Though he is his father, Jacob’s, favorite son he is despised by his brothers.  They conspire to sell him off to Egypt where Joseph encounters difficult circumstances - but he rises above it.  He organizes himself and makes the world around him better and ultimately is made to be in authority wherever he goes - even in prison!  Ultimately this penchant for capability, along with his ability to interpret dreams, gets him to the right hand of the Pharaoh himself.