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

22/09/2025 41 min Episodio 309
When Love and Leadership Collide: CEOs, HR, and Crisis Management

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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. Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJob Hunting Made SimpleReset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend31 Days of Action for Job SeekersFind Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career GrowJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and coursesTimestamps to guide your listening:00:00 Crisis Management in Corporate Relationships02:38 Lessons from Recent Corporate Scandals05:03 Understanding Power Dynamics and Policies10:12 Coaching Through Crisis16:06 Accountability and Communication Strategies20:46 Crisis Response Protocols25:59 Rebuilding Reputation After a Crisis32:24 Long-term Strategies for Personal Brand RecoveryLinks mentioned in this episode:Work with meEpisode 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 AstronomerBook mentioned: Firing BackNestle press releaseRich roll podcast