Slight correction: They sound like ignorant assholes. Their business jargon is a coverup for their ignorance, and the behaviors that come from their outsized, yet insecure, egos make them come off as assholes.

Executives who speak in plain English ( or French, Spanish, Cantonese) and clearly articulate their company’s strategy and operational plans are rare and fun to listen to. They give their audience credit for being intelligent and able to understand what their company is doing. The executives who hide behind jargon are basically saying, “This is too complex for mere mortals such as you to comprehend. Luckily, you have me!” And that makes them sound like assholes!