Why do leaders sometimes adopt a liking only for achievements and intolerance to problems? The reason is that most leaders prefer to hear about accomplishments rather than challenges. However, such a mentality is a hallmark of ineffective leaders, and is satire-ically lambasted by Chinese comedian Shen Teng in his rendition on Chinese New Year's Eve.
Leaders are meant to be the key catalysts in resolving problems. Without their coordination, numerous issues would remain unresolved. If all leaders adopted an approach that only emphasizes achievements and suppresses criticism, it would naturally lead to the phenomenon of people pleasing their superiors, exaggerating accomplishments, and downplaying or ignoring problems altogether. This would create a culture of deceit and secrecy, where severe problems remain unaddressed.
Superiors remain in the dark, and subordinates are too afraid to speak out. Therefore, the only ones who will suffer are the most marginalized members of society.
Another consequence of this is that some people prefer to sing praise songs. I have identified three reasons why this is the case:
Firstly, a lack of independent thought. People who tend to follow the crowd, singing praise when it is popular and criticizing when it is trendy. Their minds are merely willing vessels for the actions of others, lacking the capacity for analysis or judgment.
Secondly, the need for psychological fulfillment. Through the act of singing praise songs, individuals feel a sense of belonging and validation, which in turn strengthens their self-esteem and confidence.
Thirdly, the insidious influence of slave-like thinking. By reflecting a culture of servitude, people express their submission to authority, a trait deeply ingrained in their psyche, often unconsciously. This has little to do with one's educational background or academic achievements.
As a person, I too have my own interests and private concerns. However, within the realm of the law, I believe it is essential to speak truth to power and express my candid thoughts. I consider this approach as gentle pragmatism. My goal is not to critique for its own sake, but to foster social progress and justice, and to strive for everyone's rights and freedoms to be respected.