Malcolm Pierce was a man known far and as a bad boss. He scolded his employees , belittling them in front of their colleagues. He marathon meetings that often led to nowhere. His was as unpredictable as the weather.

Employees at company dreaded the sound of his footsteps approaching cubicles. They worked late into the night, under looming threat of his wrath. Turnover was high, was low, and anxiety was the norm. One , a young woman named Kathleen had a brilliant that could revolutionize the company, but she had been too afraid to voice it. Summoning her , she pitched her idea to Mr. Pierce, who it without a second thought. That evening, Kathleen out her desk, and walked out of the for the last time.

As the months passed, founded her own company, turning her innovative idea a million-dollar success. It became clear to everyone the true innovation they needed was a leader valued and empowered their employees rather than diminishing .