The Twitter IPO – Can a Successful Leader Have Two Different Masters?
So the Next Big Thing is the Twitter IPO. It hits all the high notes. The creation of a new global elite, the Twitterati. Facebook-like dynamics. Creator of revolutions. Steve Jobs sounds-a-like. And Jack Dorsey is not only a bachelor; he’s a vegan to boot (dating a yoga instructor as well!). What’s not to like? […]
Tim Tebow and Aaron Hernandez: How Many Touchdowns to Go as Leaders?
OK full disclosure: I live in Gainesville, Florida, the home of the Gators, my office is a half-mile from the University of Florida and on weekends I hear nothing else but Gator talk. Unfortunately I don’t follow football. But of course you can’t live in Gator-land without knowing about Tim Tebow and Aaron Hernandez, local […]
Yahoo – Product Bling 1, Business Acumen 0
There’s been lots of talk about whether or not Yahoo can come back from the dead. Marissa Mayer is splashiferous and acquisitive. Yahoo has received kudos for some “new” products (Tumblr – an acquisition and Yahoo’s new email – just a better mouse-trap)) but revenues are going nowhere fast. Will she make it? Well we don’t have […]
“Jobs” the Film: Can a Narcissistic Bully be a Good Leader?
I just went to see “Jobs” the film. A warning: the opening scenes are cringe-worthy and I almost walked out. It gets better after that although never great. But it’s pretty accurate in its view of Jobs. The view of the film is pretty much summed up by Jobs’ first and only real boss who […]