Have you by chance wondered about the CEOs of the two P’s, and what really got in their way? I’m referring to Mark Hurd of HP, and Tony Hayward of BP. From what I’ve read and been able to discern, each of these had SPs (silent problems) to the max. And due to their SP affliction, HP’s and BP’s stock has suffered, and their careers derailed.
Each has exited Stage Left. Stage left for Tony Hayward means frequent trips to Siberia for the foreseeable future. The crisis in the Gulf will forever be associated with his name. For Mark Hurd, we’re unsure, although it was reported pocketed a quick $28 million, which should provide him plenty of options - including a quick retirement. However in the bigger picture, Mark Hurd symbolizes another epic chapter of HP. It’s too bad, because there’s a lot of blame to go around over at HP.
For any leader, Exit - Stage Left is rarely a pretty event. It’s filled with drama, and emotions and too much hurt. The need for true leaders is greater today than ever, unfortunately, there appears to be a shortage of them in the marketplace.
