When a CEO Scandal Isn't a Dealbreaker
Why Some CEOs Lose Their Jobs and Others Skate By
Ever wonder why some CEOs lose their jobs after a stakeholder scandal, while others seem to skate by?
Management & Leadership Associate Professor Daniel Zyung shares on the latest episode of Bauer Business Focus how different CEO leadership styles impact board decisions.
Management & Leadership Associate Professor Daniel Zyung
Management & Leadership Associate Professor Daniel Zyung
“Boards often react differently to the same kind of stakeholder violation, and a lot of that comes down to how they view a CEO’s leadership style,” Zyung said. “When a CEO is known for being very relationship‑driven, a violation feels like a major contradiction, making dismissal more likely.”
He added: “But when a CEO is seen as performance‑first, the same issue doesn’t clash as directly with expectations, so the chances of being fired are lower.”
To hear the full segment, click here.
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