Comments on: A Modern Parable for Managers: The Three Envelopes

By: Del Putnam

Del Putnam — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:18:19 +0000

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!

That’s an interesting take on the story. You’re right. It’s tough to be a CEO and I think that part of the reason why the story resonates is that most people in that position do feel lost at one point or another in their career even though they are expected to have all the answers. Perhaps another interpretation is that sometimes no matter what you do, things just don’t work out.

How would you interpret it?

By: limqingru

limqingru — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:38:03 +0000

Thanks for sharing, the first time I heard it. I don’t quite like the story though – it seems to imply that the CEO should blame himself for the predicament of the company even if he had tried his best. Should anyone deserve blame if he has given his best?

By: Del Putnam

Del Putnam — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:15:32 +0000

Hi Todd,

Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed this post. I hope all is well with you.

-Del

By: Todd Morgan

Todd Morgan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:53:40 +0000

enjoyed the story