“You do not lead by hitting people over the head.” — Dwight Eisenhower

ManagementSpeak: My priority for the next 100 days is to work with our outstanding leadership team in both the Acquired and Acquiring businesses in laying the basis for a smooth integration.
Translation: If you are in the acquired business, tidy up your resume, here’s the door. What, you’re still here?”

Correspondent L.T. says he’s been acquired far too many times in his career.