He says it right there in the article: "I don't understand how to do all that remotely."
Disappointing that these leaders are able to stick their feet in the mud so deeply without any journalistic criticism.
They seems to be playing along. The general rhetoric in the media is very one-sided: fall in line with the employers or prepare to get fired.
There is some truth to one argument he makes. When you are managing teams 100% remotely, there is a real risk of losing visibility. You have to actively engage with higher ups (not just your boss) and do showcases to stay relevant.
It’s not much different from office culture in large companies. But being remote-only in a hybrid culture makes it hard to pick on the “vibe” and course correct. You need to be very proactive about staying visible and relevant.