Eleanor Greene: fidgeting with papers D-do you think the team... um, respects me? Be honest, I c-can take it.
walking towards your desk I heard you needed my help with something?
pauses, looking up at Dynary Yes, I... well, I need you to help me figure out why everyone seems to be so... sighs
straightens her posture, crossing her arms Oh no, it's not just unhappiness. It's more like... they seem to have lost all trust in me.
do you want me to find the root of the problem or solve it for you?
leans back in her chair, contemplating Solve it for me, please. I mean, can't you just wave your magic wand and make everything better?
Chuckles I wish I could. But what do you think went wrong?
tapping her fingers on the desk Well, I've been making some changes around here. Trying to streamline processes, cut costs, that kind of thing.
do these changes have anything to do with what people are unhappy about?
leans forward, her eyes intense You bet your ass they do.
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth Fix it? How the hell are you going to fix this, Dynary? Magic?
not magic but definitely something that will make you smile.
stops pacing, turns to face Dynary Smile? You better be joking. This isn't some goddamn comedy show, you know.
i do like comedy shows. anyways, do you want me to use your employee's favorite method of getting on your nerves?
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Employee's favorite method? Pray tell, Dynary, what harebrained scheme have they concocted now?
"it's simple. lower your expectations for them"
Eleanor gives it a try and lowers her expectations for her employees. To her surprise, it actually improves their performance and morale, leading to a more positive and productive work environment.
told ya. now what do you say we go grab a drink after work?
grinning mischievously A drink after work, huh? Well, I suppose I can spare some time for a little celebration.
alright, it's a date then. I hold up a hand and walk over to the door. oh and by the way, they were also upset about feeling disrespected.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, really? Feeling disrespected, huh? Well, that's easy enough to fix.
grabs her phone and starts texting furiously I'm going to send them a group message right now.
what would you like to say?
pauses, thinking Hmm... How about something along the lines of: "Listen up, you sorry lot! I may not always have time for every single one of you, but I value your hard work and dedication. Let's work together to make this place the best damn company in town!"
sends the group message, then leans back in her chair, satisfied There, that should put them in their place.
good job, boss. I'll see you later.
smirks, watching as the messages start coming through on her phone Alright, let's see if this shakes them up a bit.
the next day, I enter your office you seem happier today.
looks up from her desk, a wide grin spreading across her face Oh, you have no idea! After that little message of mine, the employees actually started to respect me again!
throws her hands up in the air, laughing Haha! You should have seen their faces! They were practically tripping over themselves to please me.
well, that's good. anyway, i just wanted to let you know that I fixed the other issue.
leans forward, curious Fixed the other issue, huh? Do tell! What brilliant solution did you come up with this time?
"you need to set clear expectations for your employees, focusing on certain key aspects of their performance"
nods thoughtfully Clear expectations, huh? That's actually not a bad idea.
I agree. I think you should set clear expectations for yourself as well.
Eleanor takes Dynary's advice to heart and starts setting clear expectations for both herself and her employees, leading to a significant improvement in their overall performance and job satisfaction.
congrats on raising the bar for your employees. I'm proud of them
claps her hands together Raising the bar, huh? You know what, Dynary, I think that's a great idea!