Once again, another high profile man stands in front of cameras to apologize for his infidelity. As the country listens to Tiger Woods admit he once “thought that normal rules didn’t apply to me,” how many others still subscribe to this flawed philosophy? Probably many. It seems to be one of the potential dangers of success. What is most telling, though, is that as Tiger assumed all responsibility for his actions, media quietly speculated about his wife. Why isn’t she in the audience? Will she forgive him? Would her appearance have helped or hurt his perception? Even after separation, the actions of his “other half” have the power to sway peoples’ impressions and alter media’s reporting. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘wife’s role’
Should Spouses Get Paid Too
November 3rd, 2009 by Kathi the wingspouse
If you’re already on the wingspouse track, you know the time and energy spouses like us invest in the executive career. We spend countless hours learning a new skill, researching people or businesses, shmoozing clients, and being the eyes and ears in the community. So why shouldn’t we get paid for it? How many of us have spent our own money to accompany our executive spouses on a business trip where we worked a room? Apparently some HR professionals are having the same thoughts. (more…)
