Trial By Fire at Microsoft

According to Tom Evslin, Bill Gates's management style was colorful. In the middle of a presentation, he would say: "that’s the dumbest fucking idea I’ve heard since I’ve been at Microsoft." Of course, he said that to everyone who was new to Microsoft and presenting to Bill and whether Bill meant it or not, that was another question. It was mostly a trail by fire because then those who did not mean what they say would retreat while others who firmly believe in their presentation would stand firm. Read Tom's blog here.