Why did CNN lose its transparency? A tribute to a hero and colleague of the Los Alamos-Selrodrigo

However transparent, many in CNN’s rank and file felt blindsided by the cuts, especially after what they perceived as his earlier reassurances that no further layoffs would be needed. In a meeting of staff in November, he stood by the previous statement that there would be no layoffs, and did not say something that he didn’t think was true. But he said he understood how his remarks had hurt his credibility. He admitted that he needed to win back his credibility.

In terms of morale, let me just say, you work at a world-renowned news organization alongside the best journalists on the globe. Your work has meaning. There is an impact on your jobs. You are part of something bigger, of something with tremendous meaning. There is nothing different about that. You have in me a leader, who has done a lot of your jobs, and someone with your back every step of the way. My loyalty is first and foremost to this organization and to journalism without fear or favor to anyone else, including our parent company.