Indeed, do this first. If this doesn't work, consider finding out who the president answers to, and talk to him or her. You might get positive results if you m

Indeed, do this first. If this doesn't work, consider finding out who the president answers to, and talk to him or her. You might get positive results if you make an unusual effort to be friendly and polite, to try to understand the president's motivations, and to say nothing bad about anyone.