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CEO Kills Sales Series


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Tags blame, ceos, cnbc, executives, home address, layoffs, new prodcuts, product, quarterly, zero

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CEO: Our sales for the quarter are zero. Because I might have mentioned on CNBC that we have a better, cheaper model coming soon. So... great job on the new product... and I need to fire half of you so it looks as if I do things. Voice: What is your home address?

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Tags ceos, leadership, obliviousness, public speaking, media, zero sales, staff resigned, fireing, wisdom, entertainment

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Catbert: Our sales dropped to zero because you told the media we have a better product coming soon. And 95% of the staff resigned because you announced plans to fire 50% of them. Maybe it would be better if you never spoke to anyone again. CEO: How would people get my wisdom.