Kindness Quote by Steve Eisman
“To say that past managements of Citigroup were poor would be a kindness.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Financial commentary on Citigroup, 2008
Past leadership at Citigroup was so poor it’s almost a compliment.
In simple terms: Citigroup’s management was terrible.
Demand accountability in finance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- investment decisions
- regulatory reform
- board elections
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leadership improve after failure?
- What metrics truly measure success?
May be hyperbolic.