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That's like saying "bet all your money on that horse, because it has lost a race and knows more about racing than a horse that doesn't race." Seriously, it doe

That's like saying "bet all your money on that horse, because it has lost a race and knows more about racing than a horse that doesn't race." Seriously, it doesn't make sense. You can pick other people, who haven't been CEOs yet, but have shown potential. She never showed potential. Quite the contrary I'd say.

nulltype 11y ago
Running a company and running around a race track might be different sorts of skills.
- rantanplan 11y ago
  Hmmm. Yeah unfortunately this isn't one of those "I just learned 1000 ways of how not to make a lightbulb" kind of things. There aren't enough high profile companies for Mrs Mayers to expend until she acquires those skills, which we know she doesn't have. If for some reason she acquires them in the future, good for her. I wouldn't invest on that hope though, and you have no argument to convince anyone that they should.
charlesdm 11y ago
In case you haven't noticed yet, CEOs and board members all appoint each other on various other corporate boards and in various companies. Once you're in the inner circle, unless you messed up MAJORLY (i.e. bankrupted a billion dollar company), you'll always be able to get a new gig at some point. Yes, it's not always a meritocracy - yes, that's how the world works. If I sit on a board, would I rather appoint my buddy, who will have my back? Of course. As much as I think Marissa did a terrible job, she didn't pick the easiest company to become CEO of. Some CEOs have it easier than other; certain companies run on autopilot and have just a few major competitors.
- rantanplan 11y ago
  I know and agree with everything you say. I was just replying to my parent who was trying to spin this as an advantage for Marissa, under the context of "all else being equal". Under your context, which is indeed the reality, both my comment and my parent's comment are irrelevant.

nulltype 11y ago

Running a company and running around a race track might be different sorts of skills.

rantanplan 11y ago
Hmmm. Yeah unfortunately this isn't one of those "I just learned 1000 ways of how not to make a lightbulb" kind of things. There aren't enough high profile companies for Mrs Mayers to expend until she acquires those skills, which we know she doesn't have. If for some reason she acquires them in the future, good for her. I wouldn't invest on that hope though, and you have no argument to convince anyone that they should.

charlesdm 11y ago

In case you haven't noticed yet, CEOs and board members all appoint each other on various other corporate boards and in various companies. Once you're in the inner circle, unless you messed up MAJORLY (i.e. bankrupted a billion dollar company), you'll always be able to get a new gig at some point. Yes, it's not always a meritocracy - yes, that's how the world works. If I sit on a board, would I rather appoint my buddy, who will have my back? Of course. As much as I think Marissa did a terrible job, she didn't pick the easiest company to become CEO of. Some CEOs have it easier than other; certain companies run on autopilot and have just a few major competitors.

rantanplan 11y ago
I know and agree with everything you say. I was just replying to my parent who was trying to spin this as an advantage for Marissa, under the context of "all else being equal". Under your context, which is indeed the reality, both my comment and my parent's comment are irrelevant.