Tech CEOs are making bold proclamations, from WhyQ to It is what it is. How will companies navigate this spectrum as they seek innovation, accountability and profitability throughout 2025?
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- Amazon 2024 CEO Letter to Shareholders - A Why Culture
- Uber CEO says “it is what it is” about changing benefits
WHEN DOES WHY BECOME IT IS WHAT IT IS?
- Communicating is difficult, especially as the company grows in size (or is remote)
- Communicating change is difficult, even when communication channels are strong
- Outside of finance, tech tends to pay at the high end of salaries and perks
- We’re in an interesting time of challenging economics and pressure from AI
- Perks are difficult to pull back, because business success isn’t evenly rewarded
- Why is positioned as open culture, or strategy, but it’s also about day-to-day behavior
- It is what it is a decision, but it’s also accountability and continued viability
- Most leaders are going to have to manage between Why and It is what it is in 2025
- Most workers are going to have to work between Why and It is what it is in 2025
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