WhyQ vs. It is what it is

Tech CEOs are making bold proclamations, from WhyQ to It is what it is. How will companies navigate this spectrum as they seek innovation, accountability and profitability throughout 2025? 

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SHOW NOTES:

• Amazon 2024 CEO Letter to Shareholders - A Why Culture
• Uber CEO says “it is what it is” about changing benefits

WHEN DOES WHY BECOME IT IS WHAT IT IS? 

• Communicating is difficult, especially as the company grows in size (or is remote)
• Communicating change is difficult, even when communication channels are strong
• Outside of finance, tech tends to pay at the high end of salaries and perks
• We’re in an interesting time of challenging economics and pressure from AI 
• Perks are difficult to pull back, because business success isn’t evenly rewarded
• Why is positioned as open culture, or strategy, but it’s also about day-to-day behavior
• It is what it is a decision, but it’s also accountability and continued viability
• Most leaders are going to have to manage between Why and It is what it is in 2025
• Most workers are going to have to work between Why and It is what it is in 2025

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