Tap 3: Philosophical Principles for Audio Leadership
At one point in my career, I was asked if I had any suggestions on how to be a lead or audio director by adhering to philosophical ideals or mindsets. At the time, I had no answer I was willing to propose as a heuristic for effective leadership. Now that I've completed my work on Baldur's Gate 3 and advanced further in my career, I find myself revisiting this question. As someone who both studies and teaches ethical and moral philosophies, I should surely have some insights, both from my own experiences and from history. So, I shall attempt to address this query with some points that have recently become important to me. A Good Leader is Impervious to Corruption Corruption manifests in various forms, but the most insidious is financial. Leaders often succumb to the allure of monetary gain, jeopardizing the well-being of those they are meant to guide. I have worked under leads who were so preoccupied with their earnings that they deflected blame onto others to avoid criticism. I