The Best (and Worst) Leaders of 2006

The Best (and Worst) Leaders of 2006
The best took their companies to new heights and made investors proud. The worst? Well, check out our rogues' gallery
By Susan Berfield

The best leaders of the year showed us how to build great companies while treating employees well, how to improve dysfunctional corporate cultures, reinvigorate tired brands, and develop new strategic plans. They surprised us with bold decisions and acquisitions. The worst leaders proved themselves difficult to work for, stubborn, out-of-touch, and sometimes in over their heads. Some were rewarded handsomely, even though shareholders weren't. Others were fired; a few were jailed. Here are the leaders of 2006 with all their successes and failures. >>>more