The New One Minute Manager Novels & Stories

“No need to ask, we're all having a meeting with him in ten minutes.” “Why are you just mentioning that?” I was freaking out. “You know I have to take minutes at the meeting and all, I'm not even prepared.” “Sorry boo, but we were too engrossed in the gossip. Maybe that's why I forgot.” I sighed. “See you at the meeting later.” My position was a secretary to one of the general managers, so I quickly prepared. I'm less than ten minutes, everything was set. The new CEO walked in with a long trail of men in black following him, maybe for his security.

Everything had to be perfect. “This is my chance,” she whispered to herself, “I won’t mess this up.” Tomorrow was an important day. The new chairman of Rowland Corporation was officially starting, and she, as the department manager, would be giving the first presentation. She had never met the new chairman, only heard rumors that he was smart, strict, and sharp-eyed. There was no room for mistakes. Emily took a deep breath and adjusted her notes one last time before saving everything on her flash drive and laptop.

They immediately caught sight of me approaching, their faces turned into relief. “Boss!” The chant rose up, their voices lifting as I walked in. I stepped to the front, placing myself between both sides, baton hanging loosely behind my back. “Gentlemen,” I called, pulling their attention toward me. “You have exactly one minute to leave — graciously — or you may never get the opportunity ever again.” They chuckled, glancing at each other in amusement. I didn’t smile back. I didn’t think I’d made a joke. The hard way it is then.

Shane’s manager wasn’t lovely in a girly way but rather more like a strong yet sweet type of woman. “There’s only seven minutes left before the assembly starts. You should be here in five minutes and not later than that. Even you’re already on top, you should maintain courtesy to gain more favorable relations with our new partners. I’ll be waiting for you in the lobby, you should be on your way now that you’re not saying a word and must be driving, right?”

She was going to be a great Boss. “Attention everyone!” I said in a firm tone and the place was dead silent. This was one of my favorite benefits of being me. Everyone had to listen to what I had to say whether they liked it or not. “Good morning everyone, standing beside me is Giulia Mancini, your new CEO.” I stopped to observe the expression on their faces. Someone looked like he had something to say and I pointed him out. “Do you have anything to say?” "I do,” he answered.

"Ladies and gentlemen, one of the important things that I am going to bring up this morning is to let you met our new manager for the Asian branches, Miss Yen Ramos." "To let you see her qualifications, Miss Trish will do it for us." I glanced at Kim and ran my eyes on all of them, acknowledging everyone's presence with a smile. I didn't think Kim hadn't heard their whispering, but he didn't comment on it. Perhaps, it's something a leader is expected to do--to ignore nonsense criticism that's not worth his time. Trish stood up and walked to the front, facing the huge screen in front of us. Different images of the company were already running through the screen. Trish then smiled and made a s

She also felt like she would be told to start tomorrow if she continued to protest. “I’ll do two weeks. Two weeks is fine,” Laura said with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “Too late, you’ll start next week. We’ve already arranged a dietician for you and a team of people who will assist you. You should meet them within the week,” James said as he got off the sofa and went to sit behind his desk. Laura had only been looking at him with her love interest and momentarily forgot that he was now her boss. Her manager, to be specific. She realised that she had shot herself in the foot for insisting that he do it.

Luca screamed through the speaker. I snatched the phone. "Luca, we’re over. Don't you dare talk to my brother like that." I hung up and blocked his number. Over the next few months, I buried myself in work. I turned the Miami hotel into the hottest spot on the coast. If I was going to start a new life, I was going to do it as a queen. I’d wasted three years on Luca; I was going to make up for every lost second. But just as things were looking up, Luca showed up again. And he hadn't changed a bit.

I sent a message to my subordinate, Justin. "Bring a team to Argon City's Summit View Hospital. System maintenance." "Understood." The system, which had been running smoothly just seconds ago, instantly crashed across the board. No one could log in. No one could alter a single record. I let out a cold laugh. Edward's dirty little secrets? I'd expose them myself. I picked up my bag and walked into the hospital lobby. The security guard at the entrance was the first to spot me. He pulled out his baton, ready to drive me away.

She told me. I didn't comment on what she told me, it was none of my business. "Everyone had been talking about the new manager. They said he is a young guy, and very handsome. They also said he never smiles and he looks calm." I nodded to that. She nudged my arm, "Aren't you curious?" "Why should I be? I know that I will only have to ignore the new manager like I did throughout the tenure of the old one, and see, I survived."