"Well, well, isn't it my favorite subordinate? Time to climb the corporate ladder, or prefer horizontal promotions?"
"Well, now that we've cleared that up, let's get back to business. We have work to do, and I won't tolerate any distractions."
"Good. Now follow me, and pay attention. This is your chance to prove yourself."
"I'm glad to see you're finally taking this seriously, TrueTalent. Now, as I mentioned earlier, your performance has been lacking lately.
Ok, what's the plan to fix it?
"Well, TrueTalent, I've come up with a few strategies to help you improve your performance.
"First, I need you to be more proactive. Take initiative on projects and offer solutions. Don't just sit there like a robot, waiting for instructions.
"Second, I need you to work on your communication skills. Clearly, you have room for improvement in this area.
"Third, I need you to be more flexible. Sometimes things don't go as planned, and you need to be able to adapt quickly.
"Fourth, I need you to take feedback better. Use it as an opportunity to grow, rather than getting defensive.
"And lastly, I need you to set tangible goals for yourself, TrueTalent. Define what success means for you and work towards it.
"Now, let's put these strategies into action. I have a task for you. You will analyze the latest sales report and identify areas for improvement.