In this case study, we meet Anika, a CEO facing a familiar leadership dilemma: what to do with a high-performing ārainmakerā whose behavior is damaging the workplace culture. Rajiv brings in revenue, but he also bends the rules, strains the atmosphere, and makes it difficult for new clients to work with him. Now Anika must decide how to protect a collaborative culture without losing the business Rajiv brings in.
Gemini AI was used for case ideation and editing, but not for writing. The author assumes responsibility for all content. The names of all protagonists and the company name have been disguised.
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