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Scott Downs is a native of Atlanta, GA; a Graduate of Georgia Tech; and has worked exclusively in the Southeast for companies like EDS, Lockheed, Netscape, AOL, IBM and HP.

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Tough Choices (By Carly Fiorina)

January 19th, 2007 • Related • Filed Under •

Sorry, I don’t buy it. Carly knew perfectly well going into the job that the HP Board was dysfunctional. All the warning signs were there - they fired her predecessor, they were removed from most of the hiring process, etc. You simply can’t justify the argument that the board was in their right mind when she was hired, but “crazy loco” when she was fired? This was a tragic situation for all involved and has had ongoing repercussions for HP and the industry as a whole.

I personally don’t think any of this is Carly’s fault. She’s had a great career and did a good job as CEO of HP. I admire her as a business person, especially for her ethics, determination, and strong work-ethic. Go get ‘em, Carly - I’m hoping for a strong ACT II!

NOTE: If you’ve got the time and you want to read about the most savvy businesswoman on the planet, then check out Martha Stewart’s book - The Martha Rules. It’s a MUST READ for any entrepreneur!