Peggy is a master manipulator and plays up to leadership (plus checked a double DEI box). She 'sells' her diverse experience upward and "helps" leadership understand what's going on down below (her interpretation and spin) or course and is willing to take action on folks for self-benefit. When the underlings complain and speak out.....her spin on it is that she is a rare leader that 'does her job' of holding folks accountable and that is why they complain which has historically elevated her even more.
One would think that senior leaders would know better but with the pace of 'promotions' and changes as they all jockey for the next promotion, they have short term vision and never really have to live long-term with the fall-out of their decisions. Unfortunately, it's a game and PH plays it well.
Notice, no one really defends her.....cause facts are facts. No spin, needed.