‘CEO’-Gazing

We are inspired by them and sometimes disappointed with them. That’s the role we all wish to be in at some point of our career. We try to understand their minds and mould us likewise. Their charisma, business acumen and the fact that they know how to remain invincible convince us to imbibe their ways. Yes, ‘CEO’ is the ultimately destination we signpost in our career.

As per the Bunsen Martstellar report, Who wants to be a CEO , the top five reasons includes , opportunity for complex problem solving , ability to create a personal impact on the business and satisfaction of implementing an idea . These were followed by reasons such as , making a difference to the world by building a company to last, taking it from good to great and create an impact on employee well-being.

Marlene Prost points that charisma, credentials and vision are the prime characteristics of a CEO . As described by her, these factors weigh over the past performance as it may not always guarantee success in future. Furthermore a cultural fit becomes handy in the long run. Though, Roger Edward Jones, in his book’s title, What Can Chief Executives Learn From Stand-Up Comedians, shares charisma can be inculcated through preparation, confidence and creativity for creating that edge in effectiveness. Sangeeth Vargeesh , founder of Leadcap , stated in The Leader’s Lifelong Learner’s Permit, that leaders never shut their brains. They do every task attentively making sure they learn from every moment. Certain responses are conditioned by the cultures of the country. Peter Capali compared the Indian CEOs to their western counter parts and reflected that the difference lied in ‘social purpose’. The Indian leaders want cell phone, health care and other benefits for everyone.

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