The seating of VPs also followed a hierarchy, with the most senior to the CEO’s left and right. At one point, when the discussion was about the sale of a division, one of the VPs differed with the CEO, sparking some disagreement. It was evident to me that what the VP was saying made a lot of sense, but there was no support forthcoming from anyone else. During the bio-break, I overheard another VP telling this VP, “What you were saying made eminent sense. Therefore, if you see someone in your team not being sufficiently assertive, point it out and help the person become assertive.

Source: Mint January 01, 2020 16:52 UTC