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@edsuh (2026-04-12) claims the hallmark of top leaders is being 'genuinely happy…
Brief
@edsuh (4/12/2026) argues that top leaders are 'genuinely happy when they're surpassed by former subordinates,' requiring humility, self-confidence, and 'borderline altruism.' He cautions that insecure high performers resort to gatekeeping and sabotage that harm firms, and urges proactively hiring and developing future leaders — 'A players hire A players.'
Why it matters
@edsuh (2026-04-12) claims the hallmark of top leaders is being 'genuinely happy when they're surpassed by former subordinates,' requiring humility, self-confidence, and 'borderline altruism'.
Key details
- He warns that high performers who cannot cope often devolve into gatekeeping, sabotaging, and behaviors that cause collateral damage to themselves and their firms.
- @edsuh recommends proactively hiring, supporting, and building future leaders with the expectation that apprentices will become masters, echoing 'A players hire A players while B players hire C players'.