Herb Kelleher is giving up the reins as Southwestâ€Âs chairman, but heâ€Âll
still be a part of the Dallas-based airline.
Chairman Herb Kelleher, 77, will chair his 31st Southwest Airlines annual meeting Wednesday, ending one of the longest and most colorful tenures for a head of a U.S. airline. As of Thursday, he'll just be an ordinary employee of Dallas-based Southwest. Photos: Hangin' with Herb Airline Biz blog: Share your thoughts
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ItÂs a cliche that the only thing worse than being laid off is being one of the survivors. Still, the impact on everyone left is substantial, and when the emotional side is neglected, destructive behavior can result. So how does a manager move a team forward after layoffs?. Find out in tomorrow's
Business section.