In a recent Forbes article, “How Companies Are Trying To Discourage And Detect Misconduct By Executives,” contributor Edward Segal explains that, “depending on the nature of the misconduct, a company’s image, reputation, bottom line, and relations with stakeholders can be at risk.” Patricia M. Barbarito, who represents CEOs in executive divorces, is quoted in the article, saying, “The life of a CEO is always under scrutiny, and the personal behavior of a CEO is viewed (rightfully or wrongfully) as a barometer of the stability of the company that he or she leads.”
