Intuit

Great market position, great assets, and lots of growth potential if the company can execute.

There seems to be good integrity and intent at the CEO level. At the highest level, the company is trying to move in the right direction.

With some soul-searching at this level, the company could find itself and continue to thrive.

There are still some great teams -- just about anyone would be lucky to work there.

Intuit is going the wrong way. Comparatively rewarding outcomes versus posturing. The slide decks look great, but detailed plans are hopelessly lacking. Lots of the best people have been purged in the many routine layoffs, so the atmosphere of trust and the "we're all in this together" spirit have evaporated.

Be aware that no matter what, you may be next, in good times as well as bad. Also, know that even if you find one of those very good teams, you may be plucked and moved to another by an executive many levels away who:

1. has no idea as to your skills,
2. has no understanding of the actual business or technical needs of either team,
3. and doesn't care what you might want.

Look more closely past the smooth talking and at the actual outcomes of your executives.