Reputation risk for senior leaders in all walks of public life has become a major concern in recent years. Who wants to be a business leader these days? Why, indeed, would people want to expose themselves to constant criticism, close scrutiny, and the threat of career oblivion due to what was once deemed a minor slip?
Consider the fate of highly regarded bank CEO, Alison Rose. Here is a good example of how sudden media storms can blow up, leaving senior people and their teams exposed to opprobrium and ill-prepared for a fast-moving narrative.
