Lu Ping'an was not a good boss, as he was greedy but not to the extent of being rapacious. He always followed the bottom line he had set for himself, and for that reason, he couldn't obtain the greatest possible "value."
However, he was a good partner, respecting his fellow partners.
"We need to consider the future of the team, and everyone's place within it..."
He didn't try to take all the profits, nor did he arrogantly overlook others' growth with his still largest share or disregard their ability to stand on their own two feet.
It was like a startup after a decade of hard work, having become a mid-tier player in the industry. Those original scrappy members and low-class workers had all become department leaders and big shots within the industry.
At this juncture, if you, as a boss, still treat them like "cogs in a machine," neglecting their desires and needs without improving their compensation, their departure or even rebellion is just a matter of time.
