Very recently an unsolicited, cool review of my new book, Why Should the Boss Listen to You? The Seven Disciplines of the Trusted Strategic Advisor (Jossey-Bass, 2008), appeared on amazon.com.

Following on the heels of the SEC’s devastating options backdating scandal, which caused as many as 200 CEOs, general counsels, and CFOs to lose their jobs, we enter into another, even more frantic period of CEO departures.

Restoring confidence and trust in business and government to manage our complex economy will only return when the most essential ingredient of ethical behavior is addressed openly and vigorously—the integrity of business leadership. It’s going to be a tough sell.

The news media continues its addiction to gutting candidates for public office.

Over the years, I’ve gotten to look behind many curtains, locked doors, and barricades, most of which you would find boring, banal, and surprisingly dull. However, the benefit of access is understanding, insight, and special knowledge. I intend to provide insight to various topics throughout the life of this blog.