HOW NOT TO RUN THE COMPANY

Why hire the best when you can promote your buddy from beer league hockey? Nepotism isn’t just bad business — it’s corporate Russian roulette, only everyone’s holding the same gun and aiming at their own feet.

It starts with smiles, perks, and “we’re all family here.” Then come the late nights, shifting rules, and the slow bleed of a thousand tiny cuts. By the time you notice, you’re not moving up — you’re sinking, one polished step at a time.

When “positivity” is just code for “shut up and smile,” loyalty dies fast. This is what happens when incompetence gets promoted, chaos gets called culture, and the smartest thing you can do is walk away.