When Mayer took over Yahoo, it was a poison chalice. I don't think anyone could have turned Yahoo around unless they were truly exceptional. For the truly exc

When Mayer took over Yahoo, it was a poison chalice. I don't think anyone could have turned Yahoo around unless they were truly exceptional. For the truly exceptional, Yahoo would give them little benefit and they could do better elsewhere (financially and recognition wise). Mayer's performance had nothing to do with her gender. I'm adding this statement to respond to some other peoples' comments. I also wholly agree that diversity for diversity's sake is idiotic. Can't wait to read The Verge and Ars Technica spins on this one..