For example, several years ago, Al Dunlap—called “Chainsaw Al” by some and “Rambo in Pinstripes” by himself—gained the attention of Wall Street with his “slash and burn,” “flatten the structure, fire half the company” approach. While he was a hero for a while on Wall Street, he was never a hero with the people. His “style”—getting shortterm results in a way that destroyed trust—also destroyed long term-sustainability and morale.
