The only thing I would disagree with is that these believes are unpopular. For the rest, it's a reasonable perspective. Even the "red flag" one about people no

The only thing I would disagree with is that these believes are unpopular. For the rest, it's a reasonable perspective. Even the "red flag" one about people not leaving is sensible. It's a flag and not a verdict. It's also possible that you hired well, set expectations correctly, and people are performing and growing.