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Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Knuckleheads I've Worked for" about egos of many corporate leaders in the September 11, 2013 issue, "Fracking: Its Better Than the Alternatives" in the August 6, 2013 issue, and an article on the removal of baby-boomers from engineering.

The author reflects on how innovative companies are run. He stresses that during economic hardship, innovation is an important issue among companies and many argue that it should start at the top. He mentions several studies that highlight the qualities of chiefs executive officer (CEOs) who run innovative companies. He also suggests that CEOs should remain assertive of themselves and should not be affected by obstacles or people that may affect their business.

The author reflects on the importance of negative thinking and the problems which could arise from manager's excessive optimism in handling uncertainties in automotive and financial firms. The author relates a study on the behavior of relating bad events to wrong causes and suggests that projects with overly positive projections tend to end in disappointments. He points out that negative views induces critical thinking and notes the significance of negative thinkers in firms.

Editorial. Comments on the impact of the concept `family friendly' on managerial attitudes. Entries to `Working Mother' magazine's list of top 100 family friendly companies; Corporate emphasis on tenderness; From the customers' point of view.