I share the same sentiment. Not sure if it’s productive to see one on ones as a game of domination.

In my experience empowered coworkers make a better team and are a better deal for the company.

Maybe it was a humorous remark lost to the absence of tone in the written medium.

I thought he was being sarcastic with that part. I did chuckle for a moment.

gosh dangit, it's easy to re-read with that in mind

whoosh right past me head