When Chaowei and Yingte were fighting, Feng Yu planned to return to China, but before returning, he made an appointment with an old friend. (. .)
"Feng, if you invite me to your home, aren't you worried about having a bad influence on you?"
"Hahaha, it's you who should be worried, not me. Steve, sit down, this is the coffee they prepared, try it if you like it."
Feng Yu met with Steve Ballmer at his home in Los Angeles, who was the president and CEO of Microsoft at this time.
Ballmer looked normal after sitting down, took a sip of coffee, and seemed to like it very much.
"Feng, you called me here to reconcile Lianxiang Yinshan with Microsoft? Let's re-divide the market?"
"Steve, we don't need to test like this. You know very well that this is impossible unless Microsoft admits failure and gives up half of the market."
Of course Microsoft would not agree to asking Microsoft to give up half of the market. Even though the xos system is gaining momentum at this time, after all, more users are still using Microsoft systems.
And it is even more impossible for Microsoft to admit failure. Even if Ballmer agrees, Bill Gates and others will never agree. What's more, Ballmer himself doesn't agree.
"Then you came to see me?"
Ballmer actually already had a guess in his heart, but if he said it, it would have a different effect than if Feng Yu said it.
"Steve, remember what I told you, Microsoft is not a very suitable place to work. Bill Gates's character is destined to not give you much power. Paul, who is also one of the founders , even though he doesn’t have much power, he put his own label on Microsoft. (Advertisement)”
"Feng, I am already the president and CEO of Microsoft. When Bill retires in the future, I will become the chairman, the chairman of Microsoft!"
Feng Yu smiled: "Steve, Bill is only one year older than you. When he retires, will you still be able to work? Even now, you are the president and CEO of Microsoft, but you, the president and CEO CEO, how much power do you really have? How many things can you decide?"
"Bill Gates is still the chairman, and major events in the company still require his consent. Let me use an analogy, do you have the power to appoint the person in charge of Microsoft China?"
"Feng, the appointment of senior executives must go through the board of directors. Your example is very inappropriate." Ballmer retorted.
"What about the vice president? As the vice president of Huaxia Company, you are the president and CEO of the parent company, and you also own the third largest number of voting directors in the company. Do you have the power to appoint? Or can your nomination be approved?" Feng Yu asked with a smile.
Ballmer was silent. What Feng Yu said happened more than once in reality. He suggested several executive positions, but only one was approved, again because that person was also someone Bill fancied.
He is the nominal administrative leader of the company, but in fact his power is very limited. His voice in the company is even less than that of Paul Allen. Although Paul Allen is the company's second largest shareholder and one of the founders, Ballmer is the company's nominal second in command!
But his second-in-command position is really only in name only.
Of course, there are also substantial benefits, that is, as president and CEO, he can get a higher salary and more Microsoft stock awards or stock subscription rights.
But this is not what Ballmer wants. He is actually not short of money now and has assets of several billion dollars. He wants increased power and wants Microsoft to climb higher mountains under his leadership.
Instead of being thought that he is just a puppet supported by Bill Gates, the power of this president is similar to that of CEOs of other companies.
"Steve, I think you've heard what many people say about you now. Your contribution to Microsoft shouldn't just be this. And your abilities shouldn't just be what you show."
"Look at the presidents or CEOs of other large companies. How powerful are they? Their words and deeds can represent the company. And you, can you?"
"When people talk about Microsoft, they always think of Bill Gates, and maybe Paul Allen, but who thinks of you? This is simply unimaginable in other companies. The CEO should be the one in the eyes of the public media. Be a representative, not just a messenger!"
"Are you really happy at Microsoft? Can you really realize your dreams?"
Feng Yu's words were like a giant hammer, hitting Ballmer's chest, making him feel more and more depressed, with chest tightness and shortness of breath.
At first, he felt lucky that he joined Microsoft early and gradually became one of Microsoft's giants. He once thought that he would become one of Microsoft's business cards.
But reality gave him a slap in the face. When others talked about Microsoft, they rarely mentioned him.
He also thought that Bill Gates might retire, but as Feng Yu said, Bill Gates is one year older than him. When Bill Gates retires, won't he pull him to retire with him?
Before, Bill Gates gave him the CEO position and had the intention of retiring. That was because Bill Gates had no other pursuits. He was the richest man in the world and was alone in seeking defeat.
But things are different now. The world's richest man has changed hands and turned into the younger Feng Yu in front of him. Bill Gates has a new goal in his life, and this goal may not be achieved in a short time.
Then Bill Gates' retirement will be delayed. Can he still wait for that day
Look at that Ralph, he used to look down upon him. But now, Ralph has become the CEO of Fengyu Holdings Group, and has become a successful person in the hearts of many people. The important thing is that although Fengyu Holdings has Feng Yu's brand, Feng Yu boldly delegates power to others.
If Ralph's skyrocketing net worth and status don't mean anything, what about Kameda Masao
It is said that when I met Feng Yu, he was a bankrupt and unemployed young man. However, with the help of Feng Yu, he rose step by step and gained Feng Yu's full trust, becoming the president and CEO of Fengyu Holdings.
Although the CEO is now given to Ralph, Kameda Masao is still considered by many to be the representative of Fengyu Holdings. Kameda Masao's network of contacts has also expanded rapidly, and his assets have skyrocketed.
It has only been a few years, but I have already caught up with him.
It seems that if you follow Feng Yu, your income will be higher and your achievements will be greater.
However, at this time, Feng Yu's two holding group companies already have senior executives. Even if he leaves, what position can Feng Yu give him? And if he takes office alone, will he be able to win the support of others
He is still the nominal administrative leader at Microsoft. Although this top leader needs to be put in quotation marks, after all, he is more familiar with it.
If he goes to follow Feng Yu and fails, where will he go in the future
At this moment, Ballmer was confused.
… (To be continued.)