Elon Musk sent this email to his managers, basically establishing in a blunt but eloquent way that he is the boss. Every business should heed this. Musk set the tone for his business (and didn’t have to behead anyone!)

https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/elon-musk-sent-a-controversial-email-to-managers-its-a-masterclass-in-leading-people.html

In a way, this is very similar to a story by Sun Tzu, that I think you will enjoy.

The Test of Sun Tzu’s Art of War On Concubines