For most CEOs or business owners it's definitely the hardest episode they'll face. Mostly because of the loss of face. Layoffs means the CEO/board has screwed

For most CEOs or business owners it's definitely the hardest episode they'll face. Mostly because of the loss of face. Layoffs means the CEO/board has screwed things up big time. Firing people is easy. They fire screw-ups all the time, no platitudes no regret. But this time the CEO screwed up, there are no two ways about it. Taking responsibility is painful.