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Re:We will ban you and ridicule you in public if you waste o... by ponector on Thursday January 22, 2026 @12:26PM (#46722289)
In my experience working with developers from India, there are two ways:

1. You have no authority and they ignore you. 2. You have authority and they become yes-men.

Real dialogue: - Is it done? - Yes! But not yet.

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Re:We will ban you and ridicule you in public if you waste o... by freakynit on Thursday January 22, 2026 @01:04PM (#46722895)
The sweet spot is being authoritative without being overbearing. When leadership feels supportive rather than controlling, people engage honestly... and that balance comes from experience.
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