Richard Stallman: We're heading for a total disaster

[SteveRiley]

In (mainly) the US there is a train of thought a CEO has one duty only and it is to increase the quarterly figures for the benefit of the shareholders.

We've had a couple quarters lately where our revenue fell slightly short of guidance -- like 3 to 4 percent. Wall Street hammered us both times -- even though we're still quite profitable! Plus, we've been hasseled by an activist investor for over a year now. So it's likely that we'll go private soon. Personally, I can't wait. We'll be able to make some structural changes to the company (revenue recognition methods, quota retirement changes, functional realignments, others) that we'd never otherwise be able to do. Not having to worry about Wall Street breathing down your neck can be a very liberating thing.

[Teunis]

She surrounds herself with smart people and listens to them.

Ahh, listening, where especially females shine...