How Silicon Valley Says "I'm Sorry"

Forget about gleaning leadership lessons from the likes of Attila the Hun or Alexander the Great. These days, great chief executives have to know when to retreat and when to say "I'm sorry."

Technology executives in particular had plenty to apologize for this past year--from defective products to slip-ups in how they handled private data collected via the Internet. Most recently, chipmaker AMD CEO Hector Ruiz apologized to Wall Street on Thursday for fumbling the company's high-end product line after a design flaw delayed its newest chip.

Our 2024 Coverage Needs You

As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.

Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.

Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.

Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.

Support HuffPost

Our 2024 Coverage Needs You

From Our Partner

HuffPost Shopping'sBest Finds

REI's Hiking Apparel Was Already Kind Of A Steal — And It's On Ultra-Sale Right Now

The 1 Shoe That Has Helped Eliminate My Dad’s Plantar Fasciitis Pain

This Classic '90s Shoe Brand Is Having A Major Moment

Why Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth Is Way More Important Than You Think (Plus The Best Products To Use)

AirPods Are On Sale For The Lowest Price This Year

More In Business

Mercedes-Benz Workers In Alabama Reject Union

Mercedes-Benz Is Sounding Desperate As Workers Vote On Union

REI Employees Say The Company Is ‘Panicking’

U.S. Inflation Eased Last Month In The First Slowdown Of 2024

Boeing Faces More Criticism Over Safety — This Time From Its Firefighters

Trader Joe's Faces Another Embarrassing Setback In Federal Court

Volkswagen Accepts Union's Landslide Victory At Tennessee Plant

EU Commission President Doesn't Rule Out A TikTok Ban For The Bloc

This Is One Of The Biggest Threats To Democracy — And It’s ‘Underappreciated’

The Labor Movement Just Made A Historic Breakthrough In The South

Tesla Recalls Thousands Of Cybertrucks Over Faulty Accelerator Pedal

This Crucial Vote Could Mark A Turning Point For The South

These Popular Beers Are Now Officially Under A Boycott

Trader Joe's Manager Allegedly Made 'Gang' Reference — And It Isn't Going Over Well

Disney CEO Bob Iger Fends Off Challenge From Activist Investor

REI Just Did Something 'Egregiously Wrong' — And It Says A Lot About The Company's Direction

The U.S. Just Broke A Not-So-Great Record

AT&T Says Millions Of Customers’ Data Leaked Online. Were You Affected?

Amazon Is Spending Big Bucks Trying To Stop Unions

Waffle House Is Taking Heat For An 'Especially Alarming' Paycheck Policy

Boeing CEO To Step Down At End Of The Year

Elon Musk's SpaceX Is In Hot Water Again

The U.S. May Have Just Scored A Win Against China In The Battle Over A Key Mineral

A Shocking Change Has Come To Starbucks And It's Good News

Volkswagen Workers Look To Make Union History In The South

This Company’s Progressive Reputation Is Being Put To The Test

The Medieval Times Union Campaign Is Over

Patagonia Just Set Itself Apart From Other 'Progressive' Companies In A Big Way

Trader Joe’s Threatened Workers Ahead Of Union Vote, Feds Allege

Gas Industry Loses Bid To Block Green Building Codes

JetBlue, Spirit Ending $3.8 Billion Merger Plan After Federal Judge Blocked Deal

Truth Social Co-Founders Sue Company, Claim Trump Tried To Dilute Shares

Anheuser-Busch Reaches Deal With Teamsters Just Before Strike Deadline

Starbucks, Union Agree On ‘Path Forward’ In Major Breakthrough

This Union Could Be On The Verge Of A Historic Breakthrough In The South

The Starbucks Union Campaign Just Added Hundreds Of Baristas To Its Ranks

Capital One To Buy Discover In Deal That Combines Major U.S. Credit Card Companies

Two Major Grocery Chains Allegedly Struck A Backroom Deal To Weaken Workers' Union

More Than Half A Million U.S. Workers Went On Strike Last Year

These Striking Workers Are Facing Off With An Unlikely Foe

Trader Joe's Is Suing Its Workers' Union For An Incredibly Silly Reason

HuffPost Shopping's
Best Finds