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So your problem with the email is that you don't like it when a leadership guy tells people to look at themselves before they cry.

Well, I'm glad you're not my lead. I want people to tell me when I'm doing something wrong. It's how I learn and grow.



Both can be true at once, right?

Some folks need more carrot, some need more stick. I don’t know the actors in this play, but I assume Linus (who presumably does have a mental map for these actors) is choosing to strike a tone which gets the message across without causing lasting damage.

Perhaps GP carries with them Linus’ priors resulting in a different reading of this specific message.


Good coaches and managers adjust their style to the person they're coaching.

I learned that from Bill Belichick. XD


what kind of person requires the style of cheating?

or sleeveless hoodies?


You can provide direct actionable feedback without being passive aggressive and insulting people.

Edit: https://lkml.org/lkml/2025/2/20/2066 here’s a really good example of Linus not taking any shit and doing so professionally




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