Successful CEOs can’t just follow conventional wisdom; they need to be willing to buck trends and go against the grain when it’s warranted.
Playing it safe and being overly risk-averse often leads companies down a path of mediocrity and irrelevance.
It’s easy for CEOs to become isolated in their ivory tower and dismiss negative feedback or dissenting views.
With the torrent of priorities and demands on their time, CEOs absolutely must have prioritization skills to avoid becoming unfocused and overwhelmed.
The unrelenting pressures, long hours, high-stakes decisions, public scrutiny, and need for constant travel can take a serious mental and physical toll on CEOs