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2007 September/October Cover

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28 What to Do About Those Outrageous CEO Severance Deals 

The shareholder push for a say on pay, particularly pay for failure, is gaining ground. Here's what some boards are doing about it—and how a few CEOs are meeting them more than halfway by tearing up their employment contracts.
Plus: What's Next from Washington?

September/October 2007

Features

38 What 30 Top Comp Committees Pay Their CEOs—And Themselves
The fuss over CEO pay explains why many directors drawing heat these days serve on the compensation committee. Sorry, there's no surefire absolution even if the offending CEO was firmly entrenched before you joined the board.

52 Winners and Sinners 2007 (And What They Maid)
For better or worse, some board performances during the past year were worthy of note. We acknowledge them with these awards.

60 How to Buy a Yacht
The demand for yachts is greater than ever, especially those big enough to serve as vacation home and satellite office. Ready to take the plunge—and able to afford a down payment of $1 million or (way) up?
Plus: For the Record

66 Getting In On the Dubai Boom
This tiny Middle East emirate has loads of business opportunities for companies with expertise and service know-how. But don't wait too long—your competitors are moving in.
Plus: How Safe is Dubai?

76 Wrap Your Corporate Image in a Worthy Cause
These glasses and Bono, the entertainer who wears them, are a symbol of the good works corporations can become known for if they put their name and money behind the right charity. But there can be problems.

86 Brand Building Takes Patience—Right Now
Companies stay up nights looking for the smallest competitive advantage, yet often manage to miss the big advantage: the compounding effect of standing for the same important thing, year after year. Here's how enduring brands get time on their side.