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While public outcry over skyrocketing CEO compensation regularly makes headlines, it turns out that nearly two thirds of CEOs who responded to a BNET.com study couldn�t agree more. This is according to the first-of-its-kind CEO Report Card, compiled from the feedback of more than 1,500 respondents to a survey conducted by BNET, an online resource that helps business managers and professionals successfully navigate the corporate landscape and a property of CNET Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNET). The survey also revealed that, while 64% of CEOs describe themselves as �engaged,� just 35% of employees feel that good ideas successfully bubble up through the organization to the attention of the CEOs. While both groups agree on the issues of CEO salary, employees and CEOs have a vastly different perception of management ability. For example, 50% of execs say their leadership style is effective, but only one third of employees agree. �The data clearly show that today�s executives lack the �soft skills� to inspire their employees, appear compassionate or communicate effectively. They also are seen as inaccessible and unapproachable,� said Stephen Howard-Sarin, editorial director, BNET. �This should be a slap in the face for executives � investing some energy into improving even just their communication skills could pay huge dividends.� More highlights of the survey: Despite current perceptions, only 24.8% of employees say that CEOs �tend to be unethical.� Nearly 70% of executives are satisfied with their performance, but only 45% of employees say their leaders are doing a good job. Employees identify communication and leadership style as their leaders� largest weaknesses. More than three quarters (77%) of employees say that CEOs are overpaid and 64% of top executives agree. Most executives say that they most value integrity when evaluating their employees, however only 27% of employees think this is true. Employees say that delivering results is what matters most when they are evaluated. One in three executives say that CEOs get picked on by the media and are under-appreciated for the responsibility they shoulder. 75% of employees disagree. To read and download the full report, including expert commentary and analysis, visit: http://www.bnet.com/2436-13070_23-173261.html. Survey Methodology The �CEO Report Card� survey was conducted via email among registered BNET.com users June 11-18, 2007. A total of 1,572 surveys were completed. Of employed respondents (93.1 of total%), 24.5% of respondents identified themselves as senior or executive management level; 45.2% as middle or other management; 9.4% as professional 17.6% as staff and 3.3% as �other� or n/a. 47% of employed respondents work for companies with over 1,000 employees; 24% with 100-999 employees; and 29% fewer than 100 employees. The majority of industries represented are manufacturing, business services/consulting, healthcare and finance. Please note: For the purposes of this report, �CEO� denotes the top executive within a company and is inclusive of company presidents and owners; �respondents� refers to BNET�s registered users who completed the survey. About BNET.com BNET.com helps business managers and professionals successfully navigate the corporate landscape through practical and actionable content addressing the workplace issues and situations they face. BNET is a property of CNET Networks, Inc. About CNET Networks, Inc. CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET) is an interactive media company that builds brands for people and the things they are passionate about, such as gaming, music, entertainment, technology, business, food, and parenting. The Company's leading brands include CNET, GameSpot, TV.com, MP3.com, CHOW, ZDNet and TechRepublic. Founded in 1992, CNET Networks has a strong presence in the US, Asia, and Europe.