Definitely not cynicism. The other way even. There is a definite amount of sociopathy and Kool aid selling needed as you guys higher up the ladder. You are

Definitely not cynicism. The other way even. There is a definite amount of sociopathy and Kool aid selling needed as you guys higher up the ladder. You are a bit free from it when you leave the ladder. And forget real altruism, there is an element of perceived altruism when you look like you are "spilling the beans".