I think i read this in the Mckinsey way; There are two kinds of managers

1. This guy would load you with dung to such an extent that you would not be able to see whats happening in the world outside. That ensures two things - a) You are kept busy wading through the dung without him having to get involved with you repeatedly. b) No tranparency in operations. Effectively, the manager's role in such a case is limited to handing you a stick for navigation through the dung. Thats not all.This manager also stands a good 30 m away from all the crap and keeps shouting out the directions to you.

2. The second type stands with you, showels dung all over himself and you and guides you through as you navigate to come out. Even in this case,a stick is handed to you and directions are still given ; The difference is the degree of involvement and the resulting empathy that automatically gets reflected in the manager's behaviour towards you.

I'd assume thats precisely why they say

• Say 'Don't do it' and they'll love you
• Say 'Do it' and they'll hate you.
• Instead, try saying 'Lets Do it' - they'll respect you.