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The CEO's CYA. . or bust! Who’s got your back? Host: Nancy May, CEO, the BoardBench CompaniesGuests: Henry Morgenbesser and Michael KatzkeHow much CEOs get paid is often an easy hit for news outlets and for stirring up outrage. But have you ever wondered how those CEOs were able to get what they wanted? As a corporate director, how would you feel if your CEO got expert help when looking for what they thought they deserved from the board? Emotions may run high in the discussions, but wouldn’t you rather walk into a starting salary negotiation properly prepared and advised?  On the other side, if you’re intent on leaving your position for another CXO spot , you might be worth more than you realize. How do you quantify and justify your value so you can jump into your next post with confidence that you’ll be compensated properly for your contributions? I discuss these points, and some interesting examples, with Henry Morgenbesser and Michael Katzke, the guys CEOs and C