How many RFI's were derailed by some regional President at a supplier ringing my CIO or CEO and explaining that I was "a problem" and had "an attitude" I had i

How many RFI's were derailed by some regional President at a supplier ringing my CIO or CEO and explaining that I was "a problem" and had "an attitude" I had issues with this too. The only solution is to prep your CIO whenever you play hardball, and return the favor to the vendor.