Monthly Archives: June 2012

Saving Face in the Face of a Demotion

The saga of the reported demotion of Ann Curry, the “Today” show anchor, causes me to consider how high-profile executives can save face and prosper after suffering a similar fate. Although Curry’s ordeal is being played out in the national … Continue reading

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Office Romances Doubly Dangerous for CEOs

It seems we can’t go for more than a few months without a CEO’s romantic entanglements getting him into trouble. The latest victim, if you can call him that, is former Stryker Corp. CEO Stephen P. MacMillan, who was recently … Continue reading

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