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BP CEO Tony Hayward didn’t get June off to a great start. In an interview with Fox News, Hayward said, “There’s no one who wants this thing over more than I do. I would love my life back.”

To his credit, Hayward started off well at the beginning of the oil spill crisis by apologizing for the situation. He should have quit then.  

There’s a great quote about leadership that says, “Leadership is about them, not you.” Somebody should read this quote to Hayward every time before he goes on camera.

Was Hayward’s gaffe serious or just (oil-slicked) water under the bridge?