I’ve had a few folks reach out to me because of some of my employees’ comments in the media and on their social media apparently expecting me to censor them or take some action. Some general end of day stressed thoughts: (1/x)
First, I’m prior military, please do not play the “support our troops” card on me. Our military has a wide set of diverse views not supporting one position or party. Many support military usage here and many sont and are following lawful orders but ready to refuse unlawful ones
Second, our customers are damn lucky my firm has divsere views. Lack of diversity is the enemy of success. Diversity isn’t a PC topic to us, it’s not only morally right, but it is selfishly necessary to counter strategic well funded adversaries in highly ambiguous scenarios.
Third, my firm’s employees do not report to me, they allow me to lead them. At any time they can leave. They “vote” on me every day they remain. Therefore my job is to serve them. If they are respecting the law and accomplishing our mission who the hell am I to critique the rest
Fourth, if your biggest complaint in this situation is not the absolutely horrible events in front of us but the opinions of my employees on social media may I kindly suggest your biases are misleading you and your frustration is misplaced. We’re stressed I get it but you’re off
Lastly, you do not need to ask, I do not agree with every view point of every employee in my firm. The day I do I’ve failed them all. But what I’m trying to do in this situation is talk less and listen more. Please amplify the right voices don’t worry about mine.
