The Secret Life of CEOs
CEOs are the rock stars of the corporate world. And while they’re certainly well compensated, they hardly live easy. The future of firms, after all, rides on their every decision. Get it wrong and millions (or billions) in shareholder value can be wiped out. No wonder CEOs are such a studied bunch. Here’s some of our top CEO-related research.
How Does Shareholder Unrest Affect CEO Careers?
Michelle LeeA lot depends on whether investors are upset about a company’s financial results or its poor social impact
Reading the CEO's Mind on Diversity
Eddy NgManagers need to believe the big boss is serious about inclusion before advancing the agenda
Tapes Tell All: The Hidden Messages in Earnings Calls
Blake SteenhovenAcoustic analysis of earnings presentations reveals vocal cues that investors can exploit
The Gender Gap in Severance Deals. And What it Reveals
Pierre ChaigneauWomen CEOs negotiate better severance deals than men—for good reason, unfortunately
Executive Pay: What Does Luck Have to Do With It?
Pierre ChaigneauFail to see the logic of CEO compensation? You’re probably overlooking the economic effects of recruitment, retention, and corporate governance
In a CEO Transition, Some Assets Are Lost in the Shuffle
Mark Huson, Heather WierIncoming CEOs do a second-rate job of handling the investments of their predecessors. Is it because their reputation isn’t on the line or is something else at play?