Originally Posted by
Grumble
Everyone keeps comparing UAL and AA CEOs to Herb K.
The problem is none of these suits ever built anything. They have no history, or passion to see their creation prosper. They're suits brought in to make the share holders a few bucks, then split with their bonuses. There is no emotional attachment, thus lack any real leadership traits. They don't answer to the employees, just the BOD and share holders.
The trust and respect of the employees isn't going to pay his country club dues.
That's true. One reason may be that the share holders are different now -- instead of proudly choosing to be part of a worthwhile enterprise, most of them don't even know that they
own airline stock. It's buried in a giant mutual fund, held by their bank or insurance company, etc., and the "suits" are simply chosen by other "suits". Their need for quick profits, by any means necessary, trumps any desire to build and sustain a great airline.
