20+ CEOs who ran companies into the ground with their terrible workplace decisions: 'He fired the guy who owned almost all the patents'

Making big moves isn't always the best move, but no one tell that to the CEOs with huge egos. When a new CEO enters a company, it can truly be a make-or-break moment. After all, the CEO has a ton of both soft and hard power, and they can dictate everything from how money is spent to how employees treat each other to how much everyone gets paid. Those are some big shoes to fill, and even when they're confident in their abilities, some folks just can't get it right. 

A lot of CEOs are put in the unfortunate position of needing to immediately make money for their shareholders… and that can mean making some uncomfortable cuts. They might have to fire people who've given 20 years of their lives to the company, or they might have to yank break room snacks from their employees' hands. Just check out the stories below, where people shared everything you shouldn't do if you want to be a great CEO. 

After that, read about the wild ways that a 19-year-old stole the show at her friend's graduation party, leaving commenters to advise, "Don't even respond, just block her." 

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