Investing by the Books #43 Catherine S. Neal: Taking Down the Lion

Investing By The Books

2023-04-03

22:15

Catherine S. Neal is a former attorney and an associate professor of business ethics and business law at Northern Kentucky University. She is also the author of Taking Down the Lion, which is the center of attention for this episode. The book explores the fall of Tyco International's CEO and Chairman, Dennis Kozlowski, who was convicted of stealing more than 100 million dollars from the company.

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Eddie Palmgren

Niklas Sävås

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This episode was recorded on February 8, 2023.

Books Mentioned

  • Taking Down the Lion – Catherine S. Neal
  • The Smartest Guys in the Room – Bethany McLean
  • Madoff Talks – Jim Campbell

Companies Mentioned

  • Tyco International 
  • Procter & Gamble 
  • Intel 
  • Metlife
  • Disney
  • Enron 

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