# STAR: THE MUSICAL
**12 Managers. Zero Talent. One Leadership Breakthrough.**
**[ALL 12 STAND IN A ROW, LOOKING EXHAUSTED]**
**NARRATOR — PERSON 1:**
Once upon a time, at Bluetooth SIG, there were twelve managers.
They had titles.
They had meetings.
They had meetings ABOUT meetings.
But something was missing…
**PERSON 2:**
I have 37 unread emails!
**PERSON 3:**
Nobody does anything right unless I personally approve it!
**PERSON 4:**
I scheduled a meeting to discuss why we have too many meetings!
**PERSON 5:**
I believe in delegation. That’s why I assign work, then do it myself!
**PERSON 6:**
I avoid conflict. So I just say “sounds good” to everything!
**PERSON 7:**
I give excellent feedback. Mostly thumbs-up emojis!
**EVERYONE — THROW HANDS UP:**
WE NEED HELP!
—
## ACT 2 — STAR CHANGES EVERYTHING
**PERSON 8 — STEPS FORWARD DRAMATICALLY:**
Fear not!
For there is a better way!
It’s called…
STAR!
**EVERYONE — STRIKE A STAR POSE:**
STAAAAAR!
**PERSON 9:**
Wait. You mean I should actually LISTEN to my team?
**PERSON 10:**
And COACH people instead of just giving them answers?
**PERSON 11:**
And TRUST people to do their jobs?
**PERSON 12:**
And maybe… we don’t need another meeting?
**[EVERYONE GASPS. ONE PERSON PRETENDS TO FAINT.]**
**NARRATOR — PERSON 1:**
And just like that, twelve managers began to change.
And because this is a musical…
They began to SING!
—
### VERSE 1 — THE OLD WAY
If your meetings never end, raise your hand!
**(HANDS UP!)**
If your meetings never end, raise your hand!
**(HANDS UP!)**
If your calendar is packed,
And your team’s a bit off track,
If your meetings never end, raise your hand!
**(HANDS UP!)**
### VERSE 2 — WHAT STAR TAUGHT US
If you’re leading, ask a question, don’t just tell!
**(HEY! HEY!)**
If you’re leading, ask a question, don’t just tell!
**(HEY! HEY!)**
You can listen, you can coach,
Try a whole new approach!
If you’re leading, ask a question, don’t just tell!
**(HEY! HEY!)**
### VERSE 3 — THE BREAKTHROUGH
If you trust your team to lead, shout out STAR!
**(STAR!)**
If you trust your team to lead, shout out STAR!
**(STAR!)**
Give them feedback, help them grow,
Let them lead and watch them go!
If you trust your team to lead, shout out STAR!
**(STAR!)**
**[EVERYONE FREEZES IN A DRAMATIC STAR POSE.]**
—
## ACT 4 — THE GRAND FINALE
**NARRATOR — PERSON 1:**
And so, our twelve managers completed STAR.
Did they become perfect leaders?
**EVERYONE:**
NO!
**NARRATOR:**
Did they learn to listen, coach, give feedback, and trust their teams?
**EVERYONE:**
YES!
**PERSON 9:**
And did we finally get rid of all those unnecessary meetings?
**[EVERYONE PAUSES AND LOOKS AT EACH OTHER.]**
**PERSON 4 — MEETING ADDICT:**
Actually…
I’ve scheduled a follow-up meeting to discuss that.
**[EVERYONE GROANS.]**
**NARRATOR:**
They may not be perfect managers.
And they DEFINITELY aren’t Broadway stars.
But they’re better leaders than when they started.
And that…
Is what STAR is all about!
**EVERYONE — TOGETHER, LOUDLY:**
WE CAME!
WE LEARNED!
WE LEAD!
WE ARE…
**STAAAAAAAAAR!**
**[EVERYONE THROWS ARMS UP. HOLD FOR THREE SECONDS. BOW TOGETHER.]**
**THE END.**