Fifty Shades of Gray:
The Real World of the CEO
Ever wish you were CEO of your company, having the final say on all decisions? Be careful what you wish for. Turns out, making those decisions ain't so easy.
“The black-and-white, right-or-wrong decisions happen before they reach the CEO’s office. The gray area is where the CEO lives and proves his or her worth.”
So says Doug Conant - Chairman of Avon and former CEO of Campbell Soup
Similar challenges exist if you are in any senior management role. Whether you are heading up a department, a division, or a functional area, the easy decisions are frequently made below your level; and what constitutes the "right" decision is often unclear.
Fifty Shades of Gray: The Real World of the CEO was recently published in Chief Executive magazine. It is a short piece that addresses the challenges of working in a world of ambiguity - and what can be done to ensure that top executives thrive in the realm of the gray. I hope you enjoy it.
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