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>>fancy_+(OP)
The strangest part to me about the current trends: why do all these business leaders all do the same things at the same time? E.g. Layoffs + micromanagement + cost focus etc... Is this truly about macroeconomic forces that every business is responding to? Or is it just following the latest fad?

There seems to be significant opportunity to zig as others zag. Imagine the Intel letter saying "we are going to take advantage of the current hiring environment to scoop up talent, and push forward on initiatives."

>>johnga+ec
Most CEOs follow trends so as to not get criticized and fired. It’s the same in American football. The “book” says you do certain things under certain circumstances- 4th down and 5, you punt. Everyone drafting linemen, you do too. If you zig and others zag you get criticized on ESPN (CNBC For CEOs) and if it doesn’t work you get fired. Better to have a few years of 8-8 performance than risk it for a 14-2 season.