Mary Marshall Sent: September 17, 8:00 a.m. From: Curt, Founder & CEO To: Tom, Director of HR Subject: Annual Stack Rank Tom, I heard the management team went through the first phase of stack ranking last week. I would have liked to participate, but I am sure … Read more
Sent: August 8 From: CEO To: Department Heads Subject: Stack-Ranking Deliverable Department Heads I want to see all of your rankings for your employees in my inbox by Friday. I know you all disagree with my methodology; however, it’s not up to you. I’ve listened … Read more
Sent: October 1 From: Scott, CEO To: All Employees Subject: Business Travel Rules Hey guys, Just want to clarify a few things—btw, I know you’re not all guys and I should probably change that greeting, but hey, I built this company and I’m not going … Read more
Sent: August 8th From: CEO To: Extended Management Team Subject: Leadership Retreat To all, I’m very excited to share the agenda for our leadership retreat coming up in two weeks. First of all, our destination is a total score! We were able to schedule this … Read more
Sent: March 5, 6:00 a.m. From: Cindy, CEO To: Karen, Chief Strategy Officer; Steve, Chief Operations Officer Subject: Leveling the Playing Field Steve and Karen, Good morning, you two. Hey, so I have been thinking about next week’s strategic planning session. I know you both … Read more
Team dynamics are complicated and often messy. It takes good leadership to bring out the best in each and every team member and recognize the team effort versus the effort of the leader. However, it’s not about the leader; it’s about the team, and the … Read more
Sent: September 5, 9:05 a.m. From: Ken, VP of Sales To: Barb, Sales Associate Subject: Your Performance Review Hey Barb, Sorry I’m going to be late to our meeting; I’m desperate for a coffee. Back in about ten. Text me if you want one. If … Read more
Sent: September 17, 8:00 a.m. From: Diana, Director of Human Resources To: Joe, Founder & CEO Subject: Sam Joe, I know you think the world of Sam, and he’s been with the company for going on twenty years, but this is literally the fourteenth position … Read more
CEO: Gina, I’m so excited—I’ve found the perfect person for our new PR manager! I want you to meet her as soon as possible because I want to make an offer tomorrow. Can you make some time to meet with her today? HR Manager: Wait … Read more
First Day at Large Technology Company in Redmond, Washington Nancy had just started her new position as a mid-level executive in the marketing division at Large Technology Company after going through a two-month recruiting and interviewing process. She interviewed with over ten different people and … Read more