Originally Posted by
Stranger
I don't disagree with the above. Which is precisely why I started my comment by wanting to leave the issue proper aside.
Isn't not about a need to be bilingual but about putting his foot in his mouth the way he did. Which showed very poor judgement. My point then being that if he showed such a poor judgement in the current case, might he not show equally poor judgement in issues of great relevance to the company?
I don’t agree with the premise. Lots of individuals are brilliant in certain fields, but display “poor judgment” in others.
I can guarantee that there are a lot of doctors, pilots and CEOs who think what he does - and would say it as plainly, if not more abruptly. it doesn’t make them bad at what they do.
I know “I’ve got better things to do than invest time in this” rankles the blowhards, but if it’s true, it’s true. I’d be a lot less comfortable if displaying judgment meant either misleading people, or just plain lying.
There is something to be said for honesty.