Yes. He can put actions behind his words, or his reply is just hot air. Plus, by endorsing it as a Google-sanctioned event, he's effectively taking power away

Yes. He can put actions behind his words, or his reply is just hot air. Plus, by endorsing it as a Google-sanctioned event, he's effectively taking power away from those walking out from disrupting normal business as usual (e.g., allowing managers to reschedule meetings).