Breaking Through Distrust

Into the heart of these three words, what you trust from your role in any organisation has already been compromised by those selected before you.

After 20 years in tech roles, I have learned that you cannot trust anyone further than a few months of artificial loyalty. Like them or not, approach them the same — play them.

But, can we develop a culture of subjectivity over individuality in this zero-sum reality?

Hopefully.

And it will start from a belief in the foundations and not via looting from the top.

Titles that start with “C” and people who must conclude every sentence with “right” are mostly conditioned, privileged hidden bullies in fictitious positions — likely earned through fortune beyond cleverness.

As we imagine more startups within this same boundary, the problem creates yet more selfishness. There is a gulf between what you want, and what your “objects” need. You may not see it now, but it will soon start shining.

Culture is a cliche. Everyone eventually betrays everyone: Realism, sadly, is reality.

Breaking through distrust requires honesty from minute second zero and then carrying that belief through to the now. I’ve only witnessed this breakdown before needless selflessness. Over to you.