Seeing intelligent subordinates as a threat, rushing to put them down to maintain the status quo, becoming attached to stereotyped views and seeing new ideas can create a quite toxic environments.
We can see this in both Prabhupada and Srila Bhaktisidhanta, both were getting young disciples, without many special talents by material standards and fomenting them into doing wonderful things. The same for Bhaktivinoda Thakura, in a smaller degree.
Great article, Prabhu! Do you know of any examples of role models in Gaudiya history who have been great at fostering the innovative and talented?
We can see this in both Prabhupada and Srila Bhaktisidhanta, both were getting young disciples, without many special talents by material standards and fomenting them into doing wonderful things. The same for Bhaktivinoda Thakura, in a smaller degree.