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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!
> 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.
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.