The FDA's chief regulator of cell and gene therapies was ousted following a disagreement over the review process for a Duchenne muscular dystrophy therapy and ongoing management tensions, highlighting internal conflicts within the agency.
In a new biography by Walter Isaacson, former SpaceX employees reveal the intense pressure and demanding management style of Elon Musk. Musk's approach of expecting total commitment and pushing employees to their limits has led to some extreme situations, such as an engineer risking drunk driving rather than ignoring a request from Musk. Employees describe the consequences of Musk's "demon mode" and the high expectations that have prompted some to quit. While Musk defends his management style as necessary for achieving results, critics argue that it can lead to burnout and turnover.
Twitter's new CEO, Linda Yaccarino, intervened to mend the relationship between Twitter and Google after a payment issue. This is an early example of Yaccarino's management style, which is focused on winning over clients.
Warren Buffett discussed his hands-off management style, decision to sell most of Berkshire's bank stockholdings, and downbeat view of the streaming business and Paramount Global. He also shared his thoughts on Japanese stocks and the U.S. banking system in a recent CNBC interview.
A 2010 email from Mark Zuckerberg to Facebook staff, posted on Twitter by "Internal Tech Emails," demanded the resignation of an employee who leaked information to the media about the social network's future plans. Zuckerberg called the leak an act of "betrayal" and threatened to find out the leaker's identity if they didn't resign. The email resurfaces allegations of Zuckerberg's dictatorial management style. In the email, Zuckerberg also lamented the fallout from the leak and pledged to crack down on future leaks while promoting openness and transparency within the company.