In the June 6 edition of The Deal, Jeffrey Kanige offers his pecking order ot People Whose Opinion Matters to most executives:

• Head of compensation committee
• Eliot Spitzer
• Paramour
• Outside directors
• Maitre d' at Per Se
• Spouse
• Head pro at Winged Foot
• Analysts
• Kid behind the counter at Michael's Deli in East Quoque
• Shareholders

Who's on your list?