Black and White Smoke: C-Suite Woes: Subtlety has limits

Corporate thriller- Threats are mounting against an innovative business intelligence firm. Its CFO, Jon Kiza, a behind-the-scenes operator, hasn't been in the spotlight. But when the CEO vanishes, and a game-changing deal starts unraveling, he's thrust into an unexpected race for the top job —where he faces Paxton Stump, the firm's charismatic rainmaker. Guile and patient positioning are pitted against charm and flamboyant thrusts. It's a duel between the chess-minded quant and the warrior ...