> Here is the particular passage I was refering to: >> And most important of all (with the emphasis itself being a reflection of hard-won wisdom), we three share deeply-held values [....] — and employees will be proud to work for.

There is nothing in there to support your claim, particularly considering that the deeply-held values that are then listed are the ones he has always proclaimed. In particular, the fact that Candour is the first value listed somewhat (though not completely) contradicts your claim.

> Somebody wrote that code, or built that technology.

Yes. I refer you back to egoless programming and "you are not your code". And candour.