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At my last exit interview, my CEO was asking me how he could improve his understanding of the engineering team. I threw out the idea that he could meet with peo
by maxbond 4y ago
At my last exit interview, my CEO was asking me how he could improve his understanding of the engineering team. I threw out the idea that he could meet with people for 15 minutes on a rotation. He explained that he couldn't do that without terrifying people.
Just because people are scared of the CEO doesn't mean most CEOs weaponize this into a tool of micromanagement.
- pmoriarty 4y agoIt's a sad comment on the corporate world that so many are terrified of those they work for.
- falcolas 4y agoIt's a learned helplessness response. I've been burned by enough "yes man" management that I've given up trying to do more than necessary for management. Want feedback? Sorry, I don't have any. Fuck, I've gotten a reprimand for pointing out how Musk is perhaps not the best role model when someone mentioned they idolized him. That learned me.
- nikau 4y agoAt will employment in a nutshell.
- anotheracctfo 4y agoI am hyper cognizant of that as a manager. I have to teach my new people not to fear me, because a lot of working class people come from industries where your boss is NOT your friend.
- Tempest1981 4y ago> meet with people Maybe after 2 or 3 times it gets better. Build up a rapport first.