Workplace

A blunt reminder that performance-driving workplaces are built on direct communication, clear accountability, competence-based authority, and fast conflict resolution—and that abandoning these basics leads inevitably to dysfunction.

This episode explores the tangled relationship between confidence and competence—and what happens when we start rewarding performance over substance. Disclaimer: This episode does not refer to my current workplace or colleagues. On the contrary, many of the insights discussed here were shaped through collaborative work and shared learning experiences with talented teams. The examples and reflections are drawn from broader industry patterns and personal observations accumulated over time.