Great article Charles Easley. I can relate to your meeting experience as I have had several situations with the same results. If the other meeting attendees are not rushing for the door because you spoke up and expressed your opinion, they are complaining that you are too hostile. This leads to one of the biggest reasons for leaving corporate and becoming an entrepreneur. I am enjoying the freedom to pursue my thoughts, opinions and/or ideas without worrying of glass ceilings or negative reviews because I openly disagree with the upper management (those that do not look like me).