> Lasiter stood to drawl all attention to him as he gave the end of meeting
> speech.
>
> "As a fleet, we have been lax in our duties. We have ignored threats and
> become accustomed to Starfleet's seeming invincability. We can no longer
> afford to be so lax. We can not afford to simply accept the status quo.
> Just doing our jobs is not enough, we must all give 110% all of the time to
> bring us back to where we need to be. The 80% that has been given in recent
> years is just not enough. I know there are exceptions to what I have said.
> Those that put in 200% on a slow day, and I promise that they will be
> recognized and rewarded for their efforts. The ills of Starfleet and the
> Federation can not be solved by half measures by those that only do their
> jobs. Pass along the word to all of your commands, that a new day in
> Starfleet begins today. The status quo is no longer acceptable.
>
> Dismissed."
t'Llhweiir ended the connection with the other admirals, then she rose to her
feet.
> As they started to get up to depart, Lasiter added, "Rear Admiral Smallwood
> and Admiral t'Llhweiir please remain."
She nodded but continued standing.
"Smallwood, I have certain expectations. They are not unattainable or unreasonable,
but they are inviolable. All you have to do is to take responsibility for your
decisions and actions, lead by example, and work as hard for your people as you expect
them to work for you. Very simple. Meet or surpass these few expectations, and I
will be your best and loudest supporter. Fail, and I will do nothing to help you.
Cross me, and I will destroy you. Got it.
I never want you to shirk the responsibility that was given you again. Take ownership
of the problems, and publically commit yourself to their resolution. That's what I
require. Do you understand me, Rear Admiral?", Lasiter said stern enough to curtle
milk.
It was all too plain that the CinC was angrier than hell, but there was more to it
than that. Lasiter also knew Smallwood was an arrogant son of a something, and needed
to be dropped a peg or two. Smallwood would now be very much invested in making all
sorts of improvements to Starfleet Security and to improving communication and
cooperation with Starfleet Intell. This "talking to" was part just plain anger at the
man, but also, in equal measure, designed to play to Smallwood's personality.
Afterall, a good leader knows just how to motivate the unique individuals that he
leads. For Smallwood, it just takes a reality check every now and again.
"Yes, Admiral Lasiter, Sir. I understand.", the other said the cockiness gone.
"Good. Dismissed."
The conversation now ended, Smallwood departed to get his act together. Alone with
his Chief of Staff, Lasiter could relax.
"It went well, I think. Smallwood is now where he should be, not resting on his
laurels. Thoughts?"
{response}
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GM of JSOC
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Adm. Samuel Lasiter, RAdm. Markus Garibaldi, and a host of others.
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