This also describes companies during the "we're creating a great product / service" phase, when meetings aren't "won" by those who can sell themselves or their ideas best.
Companies on the decline will always have very charismatic / well-spoken / authoritarian characters at the top who'll put their own ego before sustainable success. Think Ballmer at Microsoft.
>Companies on the decline will always have very charismatic / well-spoken / authoritarian characters at the top who'll put their own ego before sustainable success.
