[grunewar]

We have an official in our association that appears similar. A lot of experience, very book/rules smart, and calls a good game. Issue is, he is very condescending and similar to your story, cuts down junior officials and "picks nits.". I ran into him early in my career and it was very eye opening. I worked with him a few weeks ago - totally different story, as I have much more experience, and knew better how to handle him. It's a shame as he has much to offer junior officials - if it was done in the right way.

Personally, I try to coach and mentor the junior officials, give them some constructive criticism and help them along the way like others helped me.

Everyone was not meant to be a manager, a teacher, a mentor, a leader, etc. and some are rough around the edges. As was stated, listen to the message. Hear what others have to say and take from it what you wish.

Remember, "Even Saddam Husein had value, he could always be used as a bad example." Learn from others, even if it's - when I become a senior official, I don't want to be like him.