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He shares that many managers, motivated by goals like "unregretted attrition," may avoid difficult conversations or manipulate performance metrics to justify dismissals. Evans warns that managers can craft narratives that unfairly tarnish employee reputations, turning objective performance into subjective stories—a practice that can be exploited to oust employees unfairly.
He advises employees to understand that managers have the power to spin facts—highlighting that one’s performance can be framed differently based on storytelling. Therefore, building genuine relationships and visibility remains vital.