When you have a guy– let’s call him Dick Fuld– who has spent a decent chunk of his career being referred to as “The Gorilla,” it’s difficult to impossible to expect underlings to assume that underneath the cold-blooded exterior beats the heart of sensitive soul. When this guy is known to speak in monosyllabic sentences and random outbursts, the notion that he wants to talk about feelings is a tough sell. When it’s common knowledge that, on at least one occasion, this guy has choked out the head of another company during a board meeting– and found nothing wrong with that– most people don’t figure it’s a wise idea to walk into this guy’s office, wrap their arms around him and tell him “it’s not your fault,” as he sobs and sobs, burying his face their your shoulder. That’s because most people didn’t really know Dick Fuld. One former employee though, Kevin White, was lucky enough to get a taste. Continue reading »