[aleeds]

The directness flows both ways, however, the aggression is strictly top down. Ray Dalio, etc, yell at people all the time, and are praised for their honesty. This is not something that goes both ways.

[dingbat]

thats a great distinction. sounds like an institutionalized version of the individual tendency to excuse poor emotional regulation with "it's just who I am, a straight shooter" b.s.

authentic (foolish) straight shooters would have no problem yelling in the upwards direction too

[btreesOfSpring]

"People who are brutally honest generally enjoy the brutality more than the honesty." --Richard Needham

[dingbat]

well as long as they are honest about enjoying the brutality i guess they are being consistent!

[frrp]

Thanks. What is your source? Have you worked there?