How to (One Day) Become a CEO
By Roy Hawkins, Jr. FACHE and Paul Bohne
There are many reasons why executives aspire to become CEOs. For some, their drive is fueled by a motivation for power and/or ego. We have found in our interactions with hundreds of CEOs over the years that the common thread is they want to optimize the impact they have on the world. The money and recognition are great, but for most CEOs these do not serve as the driver. Instead, the position is a platform to improve the lives of others, and to self-actualize professionally by using and learning a wide variety of skills…