When Love and Leadership Collide: CEOs, HR, and Crisis Management

Episode 309 - Beyond the headlines, workplace scandals reveal deeper lessons about governance, disclosure, and accountability. In this episode, I share strategies for overcoming missteps and rebuilding your professional brand.

Every so often, a string of corporate headlines forces us to confront the evolving nature of leadership. In recent months, the departures of high-profile CEOs from Astronomer, Nestlé, and Super Retail have done exactly that. Each case was triggered not by financial mismanagement or strategic failure of disclosure. More specifically, in relation to personal relationships that crossed professional boundaries. These stories are not about romance or morality. They are about power, trust, and the unforgiving spotlight under which modern leaders operate.

For my clients and listeners, experienced corporate professionals navigating career transitions, these scandals are not distant boardroom dramas. They are cautionary tales that shape hiring practices, redefine professional expectations, and serve as stark reminders that reputation can shift overnight.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 00:00 Crisis Management in Corporate Relationships
• 02:38 Lessons from Recent Corporate Scandals
• 05:03 Understanding Power Dynamics and Policies
• 10:12 Coaching Through Crisis
• 16:06 Accountability and Communication Strategies
• 20:46 Crisis Response Protocols
• 25:59 Rebuilding Reputation After a Crisis
• 32:24 Long-term Strategies for Personal Brand Recovery

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Work with me
• Episode 307 - From the rise of portfolio careers to the growing importance of digital transformation, the 2025 Interim Executive Survey highlights how executives are choosing new ways of working.
• Link to my TV interview about Astronomer
• Book mentioned: Firing Back
• Nestle press release
• Rich roll podcast