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Living the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

Many find satisfaction using their influence and past connections to help others. He was 62, a golden parachute strapped to his back, but no hobbies or interests beyond business. Oh, and one other thing, if you’ll pardon the marketer coming out in me. Imagine how difficult it is to keep the ego in check.

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A Short History of Golden Parachutes

Harvard Business Review

Golden parachutes can’t seem to stay out of the news. Golden parachutes like these are hardly novel in American business. Golden parachutes such are now paid out even when executives leave amid scandal. Firms began adopting golden parachute-style payout packages in the late 1970s.

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Is There a CEO Afterlife? | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

I’ve also written a historical novel, although I’m still trying to find a publisher who isn’t afraid to invest in a newbie, grey-haired writer in a market going through drastic change. Many find satisfaction using their influence to help others. link] #branding #marketing #advertising #design Follow Me on Twitter. Leadership.

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