I would add that I’m in a wonderful but rare situation whereby my manager doesn’t direct me in a ‘parent child’ way. She listens to my professional views and very very rarely gives me a direct order - and if that happens it’s political not personal.
I love my job (as far as it’s possible) and respect my employer.
If I’m asked (told) to do something I disagree with then I can air my views and discuss them. Most of the time my professional judgment is accepted but occasionally overruled due to political pressure from on high.
In the case of BCFC, SL is putting his own money on the line. Much as I have disagreed with his decisions on many occasions I do understand that he won’t want other people spending his money.