The difference is that a very natural and common reaction by some in positions of power is to blame down the hierarchy. That's the "evil" part. The unethical

The difference is that a very natural and common reaction by some in positions of power is to blame down the hierarchy. That's the "evil" part. The unethical "I'll save myself" if things wrong and having extra power to sell that narrative due to hierarchy. You may be trying to do your best but saying nearly every case is pretty false for anyone who has observed the power dynamics for a long time. Hey, the same happens with developers. Depending on the org, your best for the team and your best for the career rarely meet and it's harder to have them meet as a manager.