Dorsey's Hands-Off Leadership Enabled Musk Takeover, Though Some Employees Feel Betrayed
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Dorsey was an absentee CEO who took a hands-off approach to managing Twitter, which enabled Musk to swoop in later. He began "quiet quitting" in 2021.
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Dorsey had dreamed of taking Twitter private or giving it to a foundation, but there was no clear path to make that happen. He was excited when Musk offered to buy it.
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Many employees felt betrayed when Dorsey supported selling to Musk. They thought Twitter was different and a public good.
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Musk had no real plan when he took over and proposed random product ideas Twitter had already tried. He disappointed people who thought he was a product genius.
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Musk seems erratic compared to before, leading some to believe he may not have the skills for a communications company. There is pessimism he can turn Twitter around.