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Supermission
Abusive managers believe their position gives them the power to mistreat employees, intimidate their teams, and create a toxic workplace. They ignore concerns, abuse their authority, and assume no one will ever challenge their behavior.

What they don’t realize is that their actions are being noticed, and the truth about their leadership is about to come to light.

As everything unfolds, the powerful lesson about accountability, respect, and the consequences of abusing power becomes undeniable, leaving the managers to face the results of their own actions.

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00:00So what were you doing last night?
00:01I was up till 3 a.m. because my child has explosive diarrhea.
00:17Well, well, well.
00:19My two-hour lunch break was divine.
00:23But now I need to see if you two actually accomplished what I'm asking you to do.
00:28Well, we started organizing the new inventory like you requested, but we had several customers come in and-
00:34Excuses? Already? It's not even- it's not even 3 o'clock!
00:38Well, we did help the customers first, but then we got back to sorting.
00:42There are just so many new pieces and it really takes time to do it properly.
00:48Maybe if we all work together-
00:49Are you serious right now?
00:51Are you actually suggesting that I should be doing your job for you?
00:56No, no, I just meant-
00:57You both are incredibly lazy.
01:01This should be simple work even for you two.
01:04And Joel, I cannot believe you just disrespected me by implying I should help with basic employee task.
01:11I'm the manager. You do what I say. Period.
01:16I'm sorry. I didn't mean any disrespect.
01:23Take this. Throw it away for me. Now, go help the customer and be charming for once.
01:30Actually, I'm not feeling very well today. Maybe Barbara should go-
01:35Oh, I'd be happy to help her.
01:37Oh, you're being a snowflake now? You're fine. And I want Joel to do it because even though you're both
01:45terrible at your jobs, at least Joel is cute and some of our female customers respond to that. Go. Now.
01:53Yes, ma'am.
01:55Yes, ma'am.
01:56And get back to work. I want that entire shipment organized before closing.
02:03Yes.
02:06It's going to be a long day.
02:10Good afternoon. I'm Joel. Can I help you find anything today?
02:14Hello, Joel. I'm just browsing, but I'm looking for a nice blouse. Something professional but stylish.
02:23That's perfect. We actually received some new beautiful pieces that I think you'd really like.
02:29That sounds wonderful. Where can I see them?
02:33Sorry.
02:34Are you alright? You don't look so well.
02:37Oh, yes. Thank you for asking. It's probably just allergies. I should be fine.
02:42Allergies or not. If you're sick, maybe you should go home and rest.
02:47You know, I probably can't take a sick day. Our manager is very strict about that kind of thing.
02:54Last time I took a day off, she docked my pay without any discussion, so...
02:58I see. Well, why don't you show me these new clothes you mentioned?
03:05Of course. Yeah. Follow me.
03:12Are you kidding me? This is completely unacceptable, Barbara.
03:16You need to work faster and pay attention to what you're doing.
03:20Look at this. This is not how you fold a blouse. It's all wrinkled now because you're not being careful.
03:25I was going to steam that one next. I didn't realize it ended up being in the stack.
03:30So now you're making excuses, too?
03:33No, Kate. I swear I'm not making excuses.
03:35Well, it sounds like you are.
03:37I'm sorry.
03:39Do you even take pride in your work anymore?
03:42I don't know what's happening with you lately, but this attitude? It's toxic.
03:47I'm doing my best.
03:48Well, your best clearly isn't enough.
03:52What's going on?
03:53What's going on is that Barbara is doing her usual terrible job. She never listens to my instructions.
04:00You're going to have to stay late tonight to catch up on all the work that you've messed up on.
04:04Unpaid overtime, obviously.
04:06Kate, please. I'm working as fast as I can. It's just the two of us and there's been a huge
04:12delivery. I have a baby at home. I can't stay late at night.
04:17A baby? Oh, give me a break. I hate babies. Always crying. Always needing something. Why would anyone choose that?
04:25He's eight months old. He's been sick all week. I barely slept last night because he was in pain and
04:32I still showed up here on time.
04:34I really don't care about your personal issues at home, Barbara. Just do your job, alright? Is there anything else
04:42or can I leave now?
04:44Yes, Joel?
04:45Look, Barbara is right. It's too much. We're doing cashier duties, customer service, inventory management, visual merchandising, opening, closing...
04:56Oh, spare me the sob story. I worked incredibly hard to get where I am today and I never complained
05:03about it. You should be grateful that you have jobs.
05:05Just because you were willing to be overworked doesn't mean we may have to accept...
05:09I don't want to hear another word from you. We have customers here and you're being completely unprofessional arguing in
05:17front of her.
05:18If I may, they both look extremely overworked. And this young man is clearly sick and should be home resting.
05:29Excuse me? But this is none of your business. I know what's best for my employees.
05:35Are you sure about that?
05:41Hey babe. How are you honey?
05:46Help this nosy customer so she can get out of here.
05:50I'm so sorry about that. What kind of gloves were you looking for?
05:54Joel mentioned you have some new pieces. I'd love to see what you have.
05:59Okay, I have the perfect thing. Let me grab it. Here.
06:06I think this would look amazing on you.
06:09Wow.
06:11This is absolutely perfect.
06:14You have excellent taste, Barbara. You know exactly what I was looking for.
06:20Thank you so much.
06:22Barbara really is great at helping customers. She has a natural eye for style.
06:27Joel.
06:28Joel's wonderful too. He's so patient with everyone.
06:32I can tell you're both dedicated professionals.
06:35I've also noticed that your manager seems quite challenging.
06:44You can speak freely with me. I might be able to help somehow.
06:49How could you help us?
06:51We're honestly afraid of losing our jobs.
06:54We both love working at the store but the management situation is really difficult.
06:59I'm glad to hear you love the store.
07:02That's actually very important to me.
07:06Sorry about that. I was talking to my wonderful husband.
07:10He always puts me in such a good mood.
07:14What is that?
07:15Barbara, where did you get that blouse?
07:19Oh, I got it from the new shipment. She was looking for something professional and it was...
07:24That blouse is for next season's collection.
07:27It's not supposed to be sold yet. There's not even a price tag on it.
07:30What? Are you sure? I thought that...
07:32Yes, I'm sure. What the hell do you think you're doing?
07:36I swear, I didn't know. I thought it was okay to pull from the rack. I'm sorry.
07:41You've been being sorry a lot lately, Barbara. You know what that means?
07:46That you keep screwing up.
07:48That's not fair. I'm trying my best and with no guidance.
07:52Kate, come on.
07:53Not now, Joel. It doesn't concern you.
07:56Kate, please?
07:57Not now. I'm talking to Barbara.
07:59Yeah, but I'm just trying to help the...
08:02I don't care what you have to say. You two are absolutely incompetent.
08:07This is exactly the kind of mistake that could get us in some serious trouble.
08:12I didn't know it wasn't ready for sale. No one told me.
08:15Look, maybe if communication was better around here, we'd know which items are available and which items aren't.
08:22I have to agree. Instead of spending time on personal phone calls during work hours, perhaps management should focus on
08:34proper training and communicating with employees.
08:37Lady, I have had enough of your attitude. This doesn't concern you at all, so why don't you just leave?
08:45You know what? I am done with both of you.
08:49You're... I'm done. You're both fired. Get out.
08:53Actually, you're not going to fire anyone.
08:57Excuse me? Who the hell do you think you are?
09:02I'm Greta Morrison, CEO of Morrison Retail Group.
09:09I own this store and 37 others like it.
09:13I've been conducting surprise visits to my locations and I have to say, what I've witnessed here today is absolutely
09:22shocking.
09:24Denying sick leave, wage theft through unpaid overtime, verbal abuse, creating a hostile work environment.
09:30These are serious violations of both company policy and labor law.
09:37This is all a big misunderstanding. These employees are difficult to work with.
09:42Joel and Barbara are professionals. They're knowledgeable and they genuinely care about this business.
09:48You, on the other hand, are everything wrong with management.
09:53No. Wait, please. I've been here for six years. I've increased the sales. Check the numbers. I can explain everything.
10:00Just give me a chance.
10:01You've had your chance, Kay. And you just fired two of my best employees in front of a customer. Me.
10:11Pack your things.
10:13You can't be serious. I've never been more serious.
10:19Joel, take tomorrow off with full pay to recover from your illness. When you return, you'll see a raise reflected
10:26in your next paycheck.
10:28Really? Thank you so much.
10:30And Barbara, considering your excellent customer service skills and natural leadership abilities, I'm promoting you to store manager, effective immediately.
10:43What?
10:44What? You're promoting her? That's ridiculous!
10:47Are you serious?
10:49Completely serious. This store needs someone who actually cares about both the employees and the customers.
10:57I can't believe this.
10:58Why are you still here?
11:01HR will be in touch regarding your final paycheck and return of any company property.
11:08This is ridiculous. You can't just-
11:10I absolutely can. And I'm also going to make sure you never work for any of my competitors. Your behavior
11:18is unacceptable in any workplace.
11:21You're making a big mistake. You're throwing away a manager with experience?
11:26I'm letting go of someone who led with fear. That's not leadership. That's damage control waiting to happen.
11:34You think they'll survive without me. This place is going to fall apart. Give it a week!
11:40No, Kay. What's falling apart is your illusion that mistreatment equals results. This store doesn't need a tyrant. It needs
11:53a team.
11:53You will regret this. All of you!
11:58I'm sorry you both had to endure that treatment. No employees should ever be subjected to abuse in that workplace.
12:06Thank you so much. I can't believe this is really happening.
12:12We were so afraid we'd lose our jobs for standing up to her.
12:15Good employees who care about their work are irreplaceable. Bad managers, on the other hand, are a dime a dozen.
12:26Barbara, call my assistant tomorrow to discuss your new salary and responsibilities. I have a feeling this store is going
12:34to do very well under your management.
12:37I won't let you down.
12:39I know you won't.
12:42Hello! You must be the potential client. I'm Claire. Let's head to my office so we can discuss what you're
12:49looking for.
12:49Thanks. That sounds great. Nice office you got here, by the way. Seems like everyone's keeping busy.
12:54Oh, definitely. We've got a good team. Well, most of them, anyway.
13:00Most of them?
13:01Yeah, you know, some people just can't keep up with the pace. Especially when they've been here a long time.
13:08Really? That's interesting.
13:10Yeah. Take Joe, for example. He's been with us for ages. Reliable for the small stuff, but honestly, he's not
13:19exactly the best.
13:19He's not really cut out for the more demanding tasks anymore. I've had to accommodate him, let's say.
13:26Accommodate him? How so?
13:28Well, he's just not as sharp as he used to be. I've had to give him simpler tasks. Stuff that
13:33won't slow down the rest of the team.
13:35It's kind of like doing him a favor. Keeping him busy with things he can actually handle. Poor old guy.
13:43I see. That's one way to look at it, I suppose.
13:47It's honestly sad to watch, but anyways, just wait until you hear the new updates we're planning for the company.
13:52It's going to be great.
13:53I'm sure it will be. Thanks for taking the time to talk with me, Claire. I really appreciate it.
13:58No problem at all. Happy to help. Let's head to my office and we can go over everything in detail.
14:18Hey, Joe. Got something else for you to work on. These reports seem to be completed by end of day.
14:23Oh, and don't forget to get that presentation ready for tomorrow's big meeting.
14:27End of day? Uh, Claire, this is a lot of work. The presentation alone is going to take hours to
14:34prepare and I'll do my best, but...
14:35But what? Come on, Joe. You've been doing this kind of stuff for years. Should be a walk in the
14:40park for you, right?
14:41It's not that. It's just, you know, with all the other tasks that I have, it's a bit much to
14:46handle in such a short time. Maybe if I had a little more notice.
14:50Joe, you're not getting any younger. I'm sure you can manage. I mean, you've been doing these things forever. Besides,
14:57we've got deadlines and everyone's got to pitch in. It's all hands on deck, right?
15:02Yeah, I understand that, but there's only so much that I can do in one day. I don't want the
15:07quality of the work to suffer just because it's being rushed.
15:10Rushed? Joe, this is basic stuff. You've done this a million times. Honestly, if you worked a bit faster, it
15:19wouldn't be such a big deal. You wouldn't feel so overwhelmed all the time.
15:24Look, it's not about speed, Claire. It's about making sure everything is done right. I don't want to turn into
15:30some half-baked... just to meet a deadline.
15:35Well, maybe you need to rethink how you're managing your time then. Everyone else seems to get their work done
15:39just fine. Maybe you're just not as quick as you used to be.
15:44I'm doing the best I can given the circumstances. It's just, there's a lot on my plate right now.
15:49You know, Joe, if you can't handle the workload, maybe it's time to consider other options. I'm sure there are
15:56plenty of things that you could do that don't involve such tight deadlines.
15:59Other options? Claire, I have been with this company for years and I've always met my deadlines. Always someone's asked
16:07of me. It's just, this is a lot to be throwing at someone at the last minute.
16:13Yeah, but things change, Joe. The company's moving fast and we need to keep up. Maybe you're just not as
16:20suited for this pace anymore. It's nothing personable, just the way it is.
16:24I get that things change, but I am still capable of doing the job. I just need a little more
16:30time.
16:30Time? Time is something we do not have a lot of, Joe. The business world doesn't wait for anyone, especially
16:36for someone who's not, well, you know, past their prime.
16:40I'm not past my prime, Claire. I've got plenty of experience and knowledge to offer.
16:45Experience is great, Joe, but if you can't keep up, it doesn't really matter, does it? We need to keep
16:50people who can move quickly and adapt.
16:54Yeah, I know what you're saying, but I'm not going to give up that easy. Look, I always get my
16:58work done, Claire. I always do.
17:01Look, at the end of the day, it's results that matter. Just keep that in mind, old man.
17:18Hey there. Joe, right? I was wondering if you could help me out with something. I'm interested in learning more
17:24about what you do here, especially with the projects you've got going on. You got a minute?
17:29Sure, of course. Now, what would you like to know? I'm happy to share whatever I can.
17:34Well, I've been hearing a lot about the company's projects, but I'd like to get your perspective. You've been here
17:40a long time, right? I figure you've got some valuable insights?
17:44Yeah, I've been here a while. I've seen a lot of changes over the years, that's for sure. What specifically
17:50are you curious about?
17:52What kind of work are you doing these days?
17:54Well, right now I'm working on a couple of things. One of the main projects is big data analysis we're
18:01doing for a client.
18:02It's pretty complex, and it involves a lot of number crunching and making sure that the data is accurate and
18:07useful for all their needs.
18:09I've also got some smaller tasks like preparing reports and helping out with some of our back-end processors for
18:15our internal systems.
18:17That sounds pretty involved. How do you manage all that? I mean, it sounds like you've got a lot on
18:23your plate.
18:23It's definitely a lot, but I've been doing this kind of work for years, so I've got my system.
18:30It's all about staying organized, you know? Breaking things down into manageable pieces and tackling them one at a time.
18:38Yeah, for sure. I'm curious, though. How do you feel about the way things have been going lately? I mean,
18:44with all the changes in the company and all?
18:45It's been a mixed bag, to be honest. On one hand, I get that change is necessary. The industry's moving
18:53fast, but we've got to keep up if we want to stay competitive.
18:58But on the other hand, it's not always easy to adapt, especially when you've been doing certain things for so
19:04long.
19:06There is a learning curve, and sometimes I feel like I'm always playing catch-up, but I'm not giving up,
19:13that's for sure.
19:13No matter what, I'm gonna give it my all, and that will always be the same.
19:17That's a great attitude, Joe. I have to say, I'm really impressed with your perspective and your dedication. It's not
19:24easy to stay positive when things are tough.
19:26Thanks. I appreciate that. It's not always easy.
19:31Joe, I need you to handle this right now. No excuses. This has to be done before the end of
19:35day.
19:37Claire, I'm already swamped with these reports and the presentation you gave me. I'm not sure I can get through
19:43it all by the end of the day. Can we push it till tomorrow?
19:46No, Joe, we can't. This is important and it needs to be done today. You know the drill? We've got
19:52deadlines to meet.
19:53I understand that, but this, it's a lot to handle. I'm already working on a tight deadline as it is.
20:00And that's why you need to step it up. We don't have time to slow down for anyone. If you
20:05can't keep up, maybe you need to think about what that means for your future here.
20:27Ryan, I didn't realize you'd be joining us for this meeting. What's this all about?
20:33Actually, Claire, it's about something I've been observing for the past couple of weeks. I thought it was time to
20:38address it.
20:39I'm sorry, I'm a little confused. What exactly is going on here?
20:42Joe, you're about to find out. I've been, let's just say, keeping an eye on how things are going around
20:49the office, trying to get a better understanding of the day-to-day operations.
20:53And I've learned quite a lot. My name is Ryan Teller. I acquired this company last week and am the
20:59new CEO. Your new CEO.
21:04Oh, well, Mr. Teller, I'm sure you've seen how hard we've been working.
21:08Definitely, Claire. But what I'm more concerned about is how that workload has been managed. And more importantly, how certain
21:16employees have been treated during this time.
21:19I'm so sorry. Like, I still don't know what's going on. Why am I here?
21:24Joe, you're here because you've been right in the middle of everything I've been observing. Your work ethic, your dedication.
21:30It's all been clear to me. But so is the way you've been treated by management.
21:34Wait, what? Are you saying I've been mistreating Joe? That's not fair. I've just been trying to push the team
21:41to perform at their best, including Joe.
21:44I didn't think anybody noticed. I mean, I've been trying to keep up. It's been really hard lately. The deadlines,
21:50the weekends, it's been overwhelming.
21:53Joe, you shouldn't have to struggle like this. You've given years to this company and you deserve to be treated
21:59with respect and dignity. Not like you're a burden or past your prime.
22:04Look, I'm just trying to keep the team on track. Yes, I've pushed Joe, but that's because we're all under
22:10pressure to deliver results. It's not personal.
22:13But it has become personal, Claire. You've crossed the line from pushing for performance to outright discrimination. I've seen the
22:20way you talk to Joe, the way you assign him tasks that are either beneath his abilities or impossible to
22:26complete in the time you give him.
22:27That's not just poor management. It's abusive. That's not fair. I didn't mean for it to come across that way.
22:34I thought I was helping him, keeping him busy with tasks that were more suited to his experience level.
22:41Claire, your actions have created a toxic work environment, not just for Joe, but for others who see what's happening.
22:48It's not acceptable.
22:49So what happens now? Are you saying I'm, what, being reprimanded?
22:54This isn't just a reprimand, Claire. The behavior I've observed, the documentation I've gathered, it's enough to warrant serious consequences.
23:03Effective immediately, you're terminated from your position as manager.
23:08Terminated? You can't be serious. I've put everything into this job, into this company. You can't just throw me out
23:15because of a few misunderstandings.
23:17Leadership isn't just about getting results. It's about how you treat the people who help you achieve those results. And
23:24right now, your leadership has failed in that most important aspect.
23:28So that's it? I'm just out? After everything I've done?
23:33Yes, Claire. That's it. You need to leave. This company needs leaders who inspire and uplift their teams, not tear
23:42them down. You've lost sight of what really matters here.
23:45This is unbelievable. You're making a huge mistake. You'll see. I was only doing what was necessary to keep things
23:52running smoothly. You're gonna regret this.
23:55We'll see about that. But for now, you need to pack up your things and leave the building. HR will
24:02be in touch with you to finalize the details.
24:12I don't know what to say. I didn't expect any of this. I'm just overwhelmed.
24:18I know this is a lot to take in, Joe. But I want you to know that what happened today
24:23was necessary. Your work, your dedication, it's valued here. I want you to stay and continue doing what you do
24:32best.
24:33I appreciate that, Ryan. Really, I just, I've just been feeling so worn down. Like, I've been fighting an uphill
24:40battle every day.
24:42It's hard to believe that things might actually get better now.
24:46We need people like you here, Joe. Your experience, your knowledge, it's invaluable. In fact, how do you feel about
24:54taking over that managerial role that just opened up?
24:58Thank you, Ryan. I really appreciate it. I mean, I didn't expect any of this when I came in today,
25:04but I'm glad it happened. It gives me hope that maybe things can get better.
25:11They will, Joe. I promise.

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