The Ego Trap

The Ego Trap

It’s the paradox of power. People in democratic societies crave servant leaders — public officials with minimal egos. Yet the candidates who run for the highest positions in their lands have massive egos — and maybe they have to. It may take an enormous sense of self-regard to believe you can govern a nation and that millions of people will vote for you.  On a smaller scale, that situation often plays out in the corporate…

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Chief Executive Officers, accountability and hidden violations

Chief Executive Officers, accountability and hidden violations

Corporate governance demands transparency, ethical leadership and accountability from Chief Executive Officers (CEOs). However, numerous cases suggest that CEOs often wield significant influence over what is reported to their boards of directors, particularly when it comes to internal misconduct, regulatory violations, and criminal activity. This lack of transparency raises serious concerns about ethical and legal obligations, as well as the effectiveness of board oversight. The hidden nature of CEO violations According to the Association of…

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Corporate boards are better at cybersecurity but still need improvement

Corporate boards are better at cybersecurity but still need improvement

Corporate boards are better at cybersecurity but still need improvement | 2021-05-06 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn…

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