Being one of the mythical FAANG companies is great, until it isn't. Netflix is feeling some pain as their subscriptions decline, missing analysts expectation.
OKR's are all the rage, but do they replace longer range strategic plans? The Dude thinks not. There is still a need for a 3-5 year horizon and goals that are not OKR friendly
If you are in corporate america, and want to climb the ladder, there is one sure way to incrementally climb upwards. Product Management isn't the best path forward.
Management consultants (especially McKinsey) were instrumental to the hollowing out of the American middle class, leaving a widening chasm in the workforce, and little optimism
Leadership changes bring new executives, new strategy, and boatloads of uncertainty. When the new leader shows up, the old ingratiates themselves, and frankly embarrass themselves. Don't fall in this trap
One expects that senior executives would be rational, controlled, and aloof. Alas, they are human, and they can (and often do) melt down. It is both entertaining, and horrifying at the same time.