This is a bullshit reason based on jealousy, not reason.
> when those actions can have a negative effect on those below them and even to the external environment
This is the real reason it’s fair to be very critical of their maneuvers.
Reality is not zero sum, but neither are resources infinite. Is it really bullshit to critique more thoroughly that to which more of the finite resources are dedicated?
this kind of aligns with my point tbh. We give $10 critiques to million dollar positions as if they hold weight.
If this is trully BS, then allow lead developers to write checks for their whole team using the company's bank account.
they hold power in organisation, they can increase their own renumeration in a way that's rank and file staff cannot. Executive compensation has skyrocketed in the past 20 years.
If their management is ineffective, then they don't deserve top comopensation.