Comments on: Goodness me! http://managingleadership.com/blog/2009/02/23/goodness-me/ The strategic role of the senior executive Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:35:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jim Stroup http://managingleadership.com/blog/2009/02/23/goodness-me/comment-page-1/#comment-8354 Jim Stroup Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:47:14 +0000 http://managingleadership.com/blog/?p=1917#comment-8354 Hello Hayli, The jury is still out on Obama. He does seem to have a frank and reassuring way of projecting an approach that is more practical than ideological - I sure hope events prove that out. There is some genuine concern from points all along the political spectrum that there is a tendency by him and his inner circle to reserve the option to assess others' intentions and behavior to themselves, and to ascribe improbably destructive and selfish motives to others. I also expect that we will see more of this sort of commentary from quarters where we may not have expected it because of the particular way this administration is handling the press. But for all that, I agree that he is concerned about being isolated and set up for a fall. That is an astute and promising attitude. Best of luck to him in that effort! Great comments - thanks! Hello Hayli,

The jury is still out on Obama. He does seem to have a frank and reassuring way of projecting an approach that is more practical than ideological – I sure hope events prove that out.

There is some genuine concern from points all along the political spectrum that there is a tendency by him and his inner circle to reserve the option to assess others’ intentions and behavior to themselves, and to ascribe improbably destructive and selfish motives to others.

I also expect that we will see more of this sort of commentary from quarters where we may not have expected it because of the particular way this administration is handling the press.

But for all that, I agree that he is concerned about being isolated and set up for a fall. That is an astute and promising attitude. Best of luck to him in that effort!

Great comments – thanks!

]]> By: Hayli @ Rise Smart http://managingleadership.com/blog/2009/02/23/goodness-me/comment-page-1/#comment-8348 Hayli @ Rise Smart Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:35:04 +0000 http://managingleadership.com/blog/?p=1917#comment-8348 Thanks for the link to the Maureen Dowd column. I disagree w/ her analysis of Obama's current temperament. While his handling of stimulus money may not gain my full agreement, I appreciate seeing him in interviews saying it just might not work. It's the realistic, honest approach that Americans are craving now. Besides, the man has to manage expectations because everyone has put him on a huge pedestal, a phenomenon you described in your post. I've seen him continually downplay that phenomenon, at least with his words. I think he's trying his best to avoid letting others prop him up on the wave crest, so that if/when he falls, it won't engulf him. Thanks for the link to the Maureen Dowd column. I disagree w/ her analysis of Obama’s current temperament. While his handling of stimulus money may not gain my full agreement, I appreciate seeing him in interviews saying it just might not work. It’s the realistic, honest approach that Americans are craving now. Besides, the man has to manage expectations because everyone has put him on a huge pedestal, a phenomenon you described in your post. I’ve seen him continually downplay that phenomenon, at least with his words. I think he’s trying his best to avoid letting others prop him up on the wave crest, so that if/when he falls, it won’t engulf him.

]]> By: Jim Stroup http://managingleadership.com/blog/2009/02/23/goodness-me/comment-page-1/#comment-8347 Jim Stroup Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:27:55 +0000 http://managingleadership.com/blog/?p=1917#comment-8347 Hi Wally, Yes, that's true, isn't it? She is a no-nonsense manager in this sense. It just seems to me that most people think of such companies as typically operated the way Yahoo used to be, rather than as it appears it may be soon. I agree that the board knew what it was getting, and likely sought it out, specifically. It should be an interesting period for Yahoo. I know you have some strong opinions regarding the way this company has been managed - I hope you find more positive signs in this change! Thanks for stopping in with this - an important heads-up! Hi Wally,

Yes, that’s true, isn’t it? She is a no-nonsense manager in this sense. It just seems to me that most people think of such companies as typically operated the way Yahoo used to be, rather than as it appears it may be soon.

I agree that the board knew what it was getting, and likely sought it out, specifically.

It should be an interesting period for Yahoo. I know you have some strong opinions regarding the way this company has been managed – I hope you find more positive signs in this change!

Thanks for stopping in with this – an important heads-up!

]]> By: Wally Bock http://managingleadership.com/blog/2009/02/23/goodness-me/comment-page-1/#comment-8344 Wally Bock Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:04:34 +0000 http://managingleadership.com/blog/?p=1917#comment-8344 Hey Jim. I think you're reading the Carol Bartz tea leaves wrong. She was the successful head of a cutting internet business, Autodesk. The style she brings to Yahoo is that same one she used there. I suspect the board knew what it was getting. I also think it may be a good choice after the reign of the Boy King, Jerry Yang. Hey Jim. I think you’re reading the Carol Bartz tea leaves wrong. She was the successful head of a cutting internet business, Autodesk. The style she brings to Yahoo is that same one she used there. I suspect the board knew what it was getting. I also think it may be a good choice after the reign of the Boy King, Jerry Yang.

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