Broken Business: The Anatomy of Scandals and How Leaders Restore Trust

Why do good companies go bad? Is corporate misconduct increasing in a disrupted world? How can leaders turn a scandal into a catalyst for reform - and prevent crises before they happen? These urgent questions drive this book.In this updated second edition, José Hernandez draws on decades of experience advising global companies in crisis. Broken Business: The Anatomy of Scandals and How Leaders Restore Trust uncovers the root causes of ethical misconduct and delivers a proven roadmap for navigating scandals, restoring integrity, and rebuilding trust with regulators, customers, partners, and investors.As enforcement trends evolve and disruptive forces (climate, AI, geopolitics) shape the global risk environment, a commitment to integrity remains the best way to protect your company's reputation.With a foreword by Louis Freeh, former FBI Director and former U.S. federal judge.