The resignation of CIA director David Petraeus over an extramarital affair is a reminder that high-profile individuals are not immune to the temptations of adultery.
But it also prompts the question: should a sexual indiscretion cost someone their job?
"At the end of the day, it depends on how [the scandal] reflects leadership within the organization,” says Terry Flynn, a crisis management expert at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business.
"Is your company one that values transparency and authenticity and integrity?"