I still need to catch up, but I managed to read a few of the latest posts, and this one I found by Mr. Moe really stood out. It gave me some insight into the kind of character our new CEO has, and it was a pleasant surprise to come across. I’m fully on board with his story and statement—I’d much rather hear the hard truth than deal with someone else’s posturing or misleading tactics. I can handle the truth.
I just hope his beliefs in this story apply not only to vendors but also to how he treats investors. If he’s straightforward with us, that will tell me everything I need to know to stay invested in Zen. That kind of integrity is rare these days—at least in my world. When I get the chance, I’ll share my thoughts on his new role at Zen and why I think it could be a perfect fit. I’ve thought about it a lot and feel confident in my conclusions. For now, I’ll just say that Mr. Moe deserves the opportunity to prove himself, and it’s unwise for anyone to pre-judge. It never works.
G-man
This was posted 4 months ago.
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When Transparency Feels Like a Liability (french follows)
I’ve been reflecting on a recent deal that didn’t go through. From day one, I focused on building a structure that prioritized the vendor, their outcomes, their autonomy, their legacy. I was transparent about complexity, encouraged independent legal and tailored every agreement around their feedback. But in the end, the deal fell apart and what struck me most was the disconnect, despite my intention to center their priorities, it seems that didn’t come across as clearly as I hoped.
It’s made me question something I’ve long believed, that honesty, transparency, and being vendor-first is the right way to do business.
But moments like this challenge that belief, because when you don’t posture, when you don’t overpromise, when you focus on protecting them, it can be misread as weakness, or worse, doubt.
Still, I’d rather be misread than mislead, transparency can be uncomfortable, It can slow things down, but it builds trust, credibility, and long-term resilience, I’ll keep choosing that path, even if it sometimes means walking away with a quiet “no” instead of a loud “yes.” |
