Another aspect of this that I observed more than once is the fawning reverence that the managerial class and other middlemen seemed to have towards the c-suite.

Another aspect of this that I observed more than once is the fawning reverence that the managerial class and other middlemen seemed to have towards the c-suite. I remember the excitement surrounding the arrival of new execs, including details about their house and fancy cars. There seems to be a belief that if you've made it to SVP or better, your talent and intelligence goes without saying. My interactions with these folks were limited, but without exception, I was far from impressed with any of them.