I didn't get that from his writing. Yes, you can look at it that way but it's perhaps cynical. I thought he was genuinely trying to say here is a better way.

I didn't get that from his writing. Yes, you can look at it that way but it's perhaps cynical. I thought he was genuinely trying to say here is a better way. You should read it again. He's talking about kindness and giving people space to come out their shell (amongst other things). That's not him bragging, that's him helping the interview go well (if it can). Shrug. I thought it was a good article.