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.
A lot depends on whether investors are upset about a company’s financial results or its poor social impact
Managers need to believe the big boss is serious about inclusion before advancing the agenda
Acoustic analysis of earnings presentations reveals vocal cues that investors can exploit
Women CEOs negotiate better severance deals than men—for good reason, unfortunately
Fail to see the logic of CEO compensation? You’re probably overlooking the economic effects of recruitment, retention, and corporate governance
Incoming 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?