Case in point -- the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in NYC. Oh sure, Walt Mossberg of The Wall Street Journal has his All Things Digital "D" Conference in Southern California this time of year. But, Michael Arrington's East Coast affair featured Yahoo!'s CEO Carol Bartz front and center this morning. And, boy was that enlightening.
What did Bartz have for the young impressionable techie minds in the crowd? Tales of entrepreneurialism? Tales of working as a team? Tales of working passionately to change the world? Well ... uh ... not quite.
She did add this little nugget of wisdom for those in attendance though. She dropped the "F" bomb directly on Arrington. Unapologetically. And, with extreme prejudice. In fact, she said it proudly -- with great satisfaction -- like she had won some kind of contest. If you don't believe it, click on this link to watch the video (and go to the 25 minute 40 second mark).
But, note to Bartz -- this ain't about you! It's not about your personal wars. It's about the company and shareholders you represent! Don't they deserve better? The answer must be a resounding "Yes!"
Sad, sad, sad ... If that is indicative of the style of leadership now at the formerly great destination site, then it ain't too surprising that talent keeps walking out those doors ...
Expect blow-back on this one.
