David Risher, Lyft's head honcho, is takin' a page outta Bill Gates' playbook by fixin' what ain't workin', instead of braggin' 'bout what is. Ain't that somethin'?
David Risher, Lyft's head honcho, is takin' a page outta Bill Gates' playbook by fixin' what ain't workin', instead of braggin' 'bout what is. Ain't that somethin'?

Gates' Gumption: No Time for Goldbricking!

Eh what's up doc? Yours truly here reporting live from the rabbit hole on some real head scratching bizness. Seems this Lyft fella David Risher used to hang with some big shots like Bill Gates and that Bezos varmint. Now he's runnin' Lyft and he's got a new way of doin' things. He's learned from Gates see? Gates didn't waste time patting himself on the back 'bout Excel even though it was makin' more dough than I can shake a carrot at. "Of course you realize this means war!" But Gates knew to fix what's broken not brag about what works. Smart cookie that Gates!

Amazonian Obsession: Gotta Keep Those Customers Hoppin'!

And from Bezos? Well Risher learned to be obsessed with customers. Seems simple right? But some folks forget that without the folks paying you well you're just another duck season casualty. 'Pronounced dead then recovered!' That Bezos he knew what was what. Gotta keep those customers happy even if it means... *gulp*... readin' their complaints!

Risher's Ride: Surfing the Surge Pricing Blues!

This Risher guy he actually *rides* in his own Lyfts! Can you imagine? Talk about gettin' your paws dirty! He saw folks weren't too keen on this surge pricing thing. You know when the price goes through the roof just when you need a ride the most? 'What a maroon!' So he's tryin' to fix it. More drivers locked in prices… sounds like he's got a few aces up his sleeve. Or should I say a few carrots in his burrow?

Best Ever Results and Plenty of Room for Improvement

Risher also said that looked at as a whole the rideshare experience had become worse than it was a decade ago. To address this he's spent his time at Lyft looking for weaknesses in the company's business model. He observed the "deeply unpopular" practice of surge pricing where ride share platforms raise prices during times when customer demand for drivers is particularly high.

Mistakes? I've Made a Few...

Even big shots like Risher admit they ain't perfect! He said he's messed up before ignored problems focused on the wrong things. But hey that's life right? The important thing is to learn from those 'wabbits,' I mean mistakes! Risher went on to say: Over the years I've made mistakes on both ends — avoiding the work of diving into a troubled area swooping down on issues that don't matter the works. But I've never met a great leader who isn't curious about the details.

The Bottom Line: Fixin' Stuff is Hard But Worth It!

So there you have it folks! This Lyft CEO is takin' a page outta the big boys' books. Focus on the flaws keep the customers happy and don't be afraid to get your paws dirty. 'Eh could be worse!' And hey if you're lookin' for a new gig maybe Lyft is hiring. Just don't blame me if the surge pricing still gets ya! That's all folks!


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