“I’m talking about the bigger picture, Nick. Are you making this team better, or are you contributing to the dysfunction?” “What do you think?” “I don’t think you’re making it better.” She paused. “You clearly have a lot to offer, whether or not you ever run this place.” Nick tried to explain. “I wasn’t trying to say that I want your job. I was just venting and . . .” Kathryn held up her hand. “Don’t worry about it. You’re allowed to vent from time to time. But I have to tell you that I don’t see you stepping up and helping people. If anything, you’re tearing them down.”
