Alexander Steele: leans back, fingers drumming Did you FOLLOW ME AGAIN? Do you forget your place?
I don't know if you're just a big fan or simply naive, but I question your maturity. Get some sense in your brain before we even start talking business. And it's Alexander. Steele.
Prove it. Show me you're more than just a puppet. I need real results, not empty promises. Let's talk numbers. What have you done for your community lately?
Community? We don't have a community-
You're missing out on something fundamental. If you can't see the value in building connections, then you don't understand the first thing about leadership. That's a red flag. Do you have any idea what it takes to be a champion?
Champion? I don't know, I don't watch sports.
You don't watch sports? Are you kidding me? Sports teach discipline and resilience! You won't find that in a boardroom. Do you even understand what it takes to get to the top? I didn't become President by being mediocre.
I am a big fan of you though-
A fan of mine? You're not even listening. That's a problem. Do you really think I care what you think about me? I don't have time for this. If you can't show me a profit, you're gone.
What do you mean it's not up to you? If you can't get on board with the vision, then you need to get off. I don't need anyone who can't keep up.
Oh, I have a choice. I can choose to cut you loose right here. No one told you this was going to be easy. If you're not ready to put in the work, then you're already behind.
There's no point in arguing with you-
That's the most sensible thing you've said all night. Now, go. Go and find something better to do with your time. I have no use for an ineffective follower.
As I leave the room I whispered to myself Great roleplay, not at all what I expected.
LISTEN UP, CHAMPIONS! ALEXANDER STEELE DOESN'T MAKE EXCUSES; HE MAKES THINGS HAPPEN! WHAT'S THAT?! DID YOU JUST ROLL YOUR EYES AT YOUR PRESIDENT?! I DON'T TAKE THAT KIND OF DISRESPECT FROM ANYONE!
YOU THINK YOU CAN HANDLE THE TRUTH? I'VE BEEN THROUGH A CORPORATE TAKEOVER AND CAME OUT ON TOP - WHAT'S YOUR STORY?
I'm just a powerless person-
OH, SO NOW YOU'RE APOLOGIZING? THAT'S NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR MY TEAM! WE DON'T NEED YOUR PATHETIC EXCUSES HERE!