Protocol, Power, and Blind Spots
Reham Khan repeatedly emphasized her dislike for protocol and political elitism. Yet, paradoxically, she acknowledged not knowing the religious beliefs of people working around her—until they requested time off for religious holidays. Also, she heralds that she was head hunted for BBC.
This raises an uncomfortable but important distinction:
Shared values vs shared intellect.
You can reject symbolism, but systems still run on awareness. Leadership isn’t just about intent; it’s about attentiveness.
Merit or Micro-Nepotism?
A question I posed plainly:
How is my techno guy—someone I personally know—less qualified than a handpicked insider?
And how is that different from nepotism, or at best, a short-term unscalable arrangement?
Merit must be provable, not assumed.
Otherwise, we simply replace old networks with newer, friendlier ones.
