APRIL 23, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Travis Kalanick's Risky Leadership Tactics. Impact: Travis Kalanick's risk-taking culture at Uber led to a series of chaotic decisions that inspired future CEOs to think they could also run their companies like a high-stakes poker game. Spoiler alert: most of them folded.. Fact: Did you know that Uber's slogan could have been 'We put the 'fun' in 'fundamental mismanagement'?.
• Headline: Trump's Satirical Takeover on Comedy Central. Impact: Trump's stint as a late-night host made it acceptable for future politicians to treat serious governance like a punchline, paving the way for a reality TV president and a slew of political memes. Congratulations, America!. Fact: Fun fact: The most effective political strategy in the 21st century has become 'Make them laugh, then make them cry.'.
• Headline: Teachers Moving After Misconduct Claims. Impact: The cycle of misconduct in educational institutions continued as those who were let go simply found new playgrounds for their predatory behavior, reinforcing the idea that some jobs are like a game of musical chairs—just with fewer consequences.. Fact: Did you know that some teachers are like boomerangs? You throw them out, and they keep coming back, sometimes with even more baggage?.
• Headline: Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen Advance in French Election. Impact: Macron and Le Pen's rise forced mainstream parties to rethink their strategies, eventually leading to a political landscape where everyone is either a centrist or a bonfire waiting to happen. Who knew elections could be so entertaining?. Fact: Did you know France's idea of a political debate is just two people yelling at each other while the rest of the world grabs popcorn?.