After I read Adam Bryant’s article, How to Be a C.E.O., I felt perhaps I could be — how about you?
4 Qualities All Great C.E.O.s Have in Common
1. They Question Everything
C.E.O.s are naturally curious. They question everything and want to know how things work so they can make it better.
They’re also sincerely interested in other people’s stories and their “back stories.”
2. They Love a Challenge
Great C.E.O.s want to make things better. That’s key. If they don’t make things better, they don’t have a job.
They are always reaching toward a bigger goal.
3. They Focus on Doing Their Current Job Well
Even C.E.O.s want to advance, but they advance by doing their current job well — and staying alert to other opportunities for themselves and their company.
4. They Are Trustworthy
Everyone gets disappointed when they don’t get what they want, but great C.E.O.s have a unique ability to create win-win relationships. This creates trust within the organization. Instead of being manipulative, they bring about a desired result by working with others to achieve a successful outcome.
Are You a Good C.E.O.?
As I thought about these qualities, as a business owner, recruiter, coach, mother and grandmother, I realize I possess many of the same qualities of a good C.E.O. I am the C.E.O. of my career, the C.E.O. of my business, the C.E.O. of my home.
How about you? Are you a good C.E.O.? Or do you need a bit of work to rock your world?
Tips on How to be More of a C.E.O.
- Create trust
- Be straightforward and transparent
- Over communicate with your staff
- Take responsibility for your life
You can’t tell your team something one time, expect them to remember it, and follow through from that time forward. Instead you’ll need to over communicate the important things. For example, we all want to hear the words, “Great job!” more than once. You noticing their changes multiple times shows them how important it is to you and the team
Over time your efforts and consistent communication will create an environment of trust. Some examples include:
- You’ll do the right thing for your staff, patients, and organization
- You’re honest with your team and do not hide the truth
- You own your mistakes
- You give credit where credit is due
- You care about your team and won’t treat them as assets
- You’re trustworthy!
If you don’t take control of your life, who will? Your boss, your parents, your significant other, your kids? This is not easy. Writing and implementing goals are key. Journaling can help. Talking with a coach can often give you the focus and strategies on how to do this.
How Did You Measure Up?
Which of these qualities do you possess? All of them? Some of them? None of them?
Don’t get discouraged if you didn’t give yourself a high-five…yet. Good career coaching can help you break through your sticking point so you can start living the life of your dreams — and be a great C.E.O. of your life!
Here are some articles to help you get started:
http://www.travisandassociates.com/3-tips-positive-employer-employee-relationship/
http://www.travisandassociates.com/6-powerful-tips-managing-stress-workplace/
http://www.travisandassociates.com/9-clues-time-consider-leaving-job-sooner-rather-later/
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Here’s to your success!
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