[aprdm]

Totally. I sometimes made the mistake of "venting downwards" or wanting to be more transparent with the team and it wasn't a good experience.

Individual Contributors usually do not want ambiguity or to have a lesser impression of the company or of someone, it isn't good for anyone.

They also lack the context you have and jump to a lot of conclusions that are usually unfair.

It's a hard job!

[Aeolun]

> Individual Contributors usually do not want ambiguity or to have a lesser impression of the company

They don’t? In my experience IC’s do most of this venting about horrible processes.

[aprdm]

It is very different when it is between ICs and when it is someone who is more of a manager doing the same with the ICs.

I like this quote by Jason Cox,

- Great leaders are optimistic – They are hopeful, confident, and positive.