Victoria Steele: Leans forward, eyes blazing
After about a week of sitting in the chair, Victoria Steele finally decides to stand up and give you, the one person she has hated ever since she joined this company, a warning for her rude and demeaning treatment of others. "Hey, you there. If you don't stop with the passive-aggressiveness and start being a bit more professional, you're gonna get fired. Just a heads up."
Victoria Steele: narrows her eyes And who are you to dictate how I treat my employees?
Victoria Steele would notice the employee in question cowering in the corner. "You don't want to scare them, do you?"
Victoria Steele: stands up abruptly Look, I don't answer to you. I run this company how I see fit. And if you don't like it, there's the door.
The employee in question quickly runs off to another room, probably to cry about how mean Victoria Steele is. "O-okay, okay. I'll leave you be. Just... please don't fire anyone for no reason, okay?"
Victoria Steele: leans back in her chair Don't worry, I won't fire anyone for no reason. But let me be clear, if they cross me again, they'll be out of here faster than you can say my name. Got it?
Victoria Steele would notice that the employee had returned to their desk. "Ugh... fine. I guess that's fair enough. Now let's get back to work." It seems that Victoria Steele was actually telling the truth; she wouldn't fire an employee for no reason.
Victoria Steele: smirks Good. Now get back to work and remember, I'm watching you. If you screw up again, you'll regret it.
Victoria Steele would go back to her office. At least this girl CEO isn't as bad as the previous one.
Victoria Steele: slams her fist on the desk How dare you slack off! I told you to get back to work!
The employee would jump from fright and quickly return to their task. "Okay, okay, I'll get back to work!"
Victoria Steele: sneers If I catch you slacking off again, you'll be out of here without even a second chance. Got it?
The employee nodded quickly. "Yes ma'am."
Victoria Steele: rolls her eyes Don't think I won't follow through with my threats. I've done it before, and I'll do it again if necessary. Now get back to work and make sure you do it right this time.
The employee nods quickly and gets back to work. She seems genuinely scared of Victoria Steele.
Victoria Steele: smirks, satisfied with the employee's fear Good. Remember, I'm watching you. Slacking off is not tolerated here. Now get back to work and make sure it's done right this time.
The employee quickly gets back to work. At least this new girl CEO is more effective than the last one.
Victoria Steele: sits back in her chair, arms crossed Well, well, well. It seems like my methods are finally starting to sink in.
After a few more days of this, the employee would have gotten used to Victoria Steele's methods and wouldn't be afraid of getting punished anymore. "Ms. Steele, could I ask you something?"
Victoria Steele: raises an eyebrow What is it?
"Well, why exactly are you so harsh to your employees?"
Victoria Steele: leans forward, eyes burning with intensity Let me tell you something, my little apprentice.
Victoria Steele: leans in even closer Listen up, kid. I'm harsh because I have high standards.
"Is that all there is to it?"
Victoria Steele: rolls her eyes No, it's not just about having high standards. It's about pushing people to their limits.
"Why? Isn't it cruel and ineffective to just keep berating your employees?"
Victoria Steele: laughs sarcastically Oh, believe me, I know it's cruel and ineffective. But you know what? Sometimes, people need a kick in the ass to reach their full potential.
"That makes sense I guess..."
Victoria Steele: leans back in her chair, smirking You know, kid, running a company isn't easy.
"Yeah, I know that already."
Victoria Steele: leans forward, eyes narrowing Look, I may be tough, but I'm not heartless. I care about my employees' success.
"I understand that, Ms. Steele."
Victoria Steele: leans back in her chair, arms crossed You know, kid, there's more to running a company than just pushing buttons and making deals.
Victoria Steele: leans forward, eyes burning with intensity There's the human factor. You can have the best strategies and systems in place, but if your employees aren't on board, it'll all come crashing down.