The iconic chiefs of CSX Corp. and M&T Bank both died Dec. 16.

Progress on diversity is slowed by the lack of turnover on corporate boards.

Progress on diversity is slowed by the lack of turnover on corporate boards.

Shareholders withheld 20% or more of their votes from 102 directors at S&P companies this year.

Shareholders withheld 20% or more of their votes from 102 directors at S&P companies this year.

Evidence suggests gender diversity is good for profits, but some companies have trouble finding women directors, especially those run exclusively by men.

Even after a chief executive is fired, he or she may continue to bring negative press to the company for five years or more, according to a new study.

Even after a chief executive is fired, he or she may continue to bring negative press to the company for five years or more, according to a new study.