The New One Minute Manager Novels & Stories

Clearing his throat to get everyone’s attention, Josh Stevenson began, “Good morning, everyone! I’m Josh Stevenson, your new boss. I’m thrilled to be here. By now, I’m sure you’ve observed the structural adjustments and staff changes we’ve implemented. Moving forward, over the next three months, it will be necessary for you to exert greater effort if you intend to remain a part of this organization. “I will have individual meetings with each of you to discuss your roles and what is expected from you,” he continued. “If you don’t have any questions, that’s all for now.”

“I'll be introducing to you all, the new marketing manager. You all know her, and now, she'll be working with you as your boss. You're to accord her the same respect that you would accord me with, got it?” “Yes sir!!” They chorused, except for one person. He stood, face stern. He was the manager up until recently. “She? The new manager? Is this a joke?” “And do I look like I'm joking to you?” “I have worked here for over twenty years, and you want me to take orders from someone who doesn't have an idea of how things are run here. That's impossible.” Dane stepped forward, chuckling. “Really? You're fired then!! Go find another place where you won't have to take orders.”

Carrie had asked me to buy her something. "uh... Boss, can I go out I'd be back in 30mins. I promise." "where are you going? Mind you it's 5 pm. It's dangerous." he said. I smiled, so he cares for me... "don't think I care, 'cause I don't," he said. "if you don't then it won't be a problem to let me go now." "fine!" he snapped. "but be back before 5:30 pm." he said looking at his wristwatch. "you have 26 minutes, 27 seconds."

Dominique’s words, the company really underwent a management transition during the day of my absence. “Good morning, everyone! This is Mr. Aziel Elrod, and he will be your new Executive Manager starting today onwards. He will be working with me on handling the company until he can fully take over the task by himself,” Mr. Adler greeted me as soon as I arrived at the office. I looked at him blankly in shock. Everyone was also quite shocked upon the announcement that I will be the new Executive Manager of the company who will work hand in hand with Mr. Adler, the personal secretary of the new owner of the company.

Today, Pearl's department has a new manager to come. He was a handsome man with a warm smile upon everyone. "Hi, everyone. I am Luke Damant. I am happy to see you are all here to support the design department. I hope we can stay as a strong team in the future," said Luke, introducing himself as a new manager. Like everyone else, Pearl clapped and smiled at him. Luke looked charismatic and appealing. His appearance has impressed the women's staff, including interns. They looked interested in him.

“I feel like I’m constantly triple-checking things just to avoid triggering a silent death stare.” “Ever since the new CEO came in,” Minnie said, lowering her voice conspiratorially, “it’s like everything needs to be proofread, reformatted, redesigned. He edits internal memos like he’s curating the next bestselling novel.” I raised a brow. “The CEO? I haven’t met him yet.” “Lucky you,” Paolo said with a half-laugh. “He’s intense.” “Sharp eyes, never raises his voice, but the way he stares at you makes you want to check your email five more times before hitting send,” Minnie added. “He doesn’t even need to speak to make you feel like you’ve disappointed him. It’s actually impressive.”

" a loud booming voice was heard and the cafeteria was filled with a deadly silence, well what? Is everybody mourning or what? A loud crashing noise was heard and then boom! I'm being tossed around like a wild cat. "What the hell? What - shit! "What were you about to say, Miss Anderson?" the principal raised one of his eyebrows at my rude demeanor. "Uh - I-I - "Detention after school for the both of you!" he shouted in an authoritative voice. "But sir, - "No buts", he shook his head at me and crossed his arms over his chest. "But sir, please listen to me. I will miss my dance classes again and - "Well, I think that's your problem." he stated condescendingly then grinned, cleared his throat a

“No matter who gets to sit here, there won’t be a better solution.” Jean ignored him and turned to ask the young man, who saw the problem with the video. “What is your name?” “My name is Ernesto Poole.” “Ernesto, would you dare to take up the position of PR manager?” There was an instant silence at the scene. Everyone thought Jean was crazy. But then, they realized that this new boss had never played by the book. Ernesto panicked as he had only been on the job for less than a week. “I… I…”

He paused and scanned through the room. “Whitney Empire does not tolerate mistakes. He is a demanding, no-nonsense leader, and how you perform during this period could shape your reputation in this company.” He continued. “Oh poor man,” I whispered under my breath. “Nora, Riley, and Michelle,” the manager called, “you’ll be serving him directly until he fully recovers.” I blinked. Wait, what? Why me? “In an hour, we’ll go up to introduce you three to him,” the manager added. “Please, I beg you, keep things professional. He’s a no-nonsense man. And remember… he’s the new CEO of the entire Whitney Empire.”

There was heavy silence for a while before I continued. “I just walked in, and the answer was already in my face.” Still no one spoke. They all just stared and it was beginning to provoke me. My eyes narrowed. “And where’s the new manager?” A man two seats down stood up abruptly. Too eagerly. Too smug. “Mr. Jake Blackwell,” he said, grinning. “It’s really a big honor to finally meet you.” He extended his hand. I just stared at it. I didn’t move, didn’t blink either.