Who Is A CEO?

Welcome to the Intentional CEO.  I have created this site to share my lifetime of professional experience of BEING a Chief Executive Officer.  I am self made as are almost all CEOs.  Sure, some have the best schooling and some never went to college.  Some had extensive family connections and some didn’t know a soul in the country.   Some got all the breaks and some made their own breaks.  CEOs come in every, size, shape, color, and gender.  They come from all over the globe and from every imaginable background.   They are achievers though not necessarily the most accomplished.   We have all heard the stories of highly accomplished executives who were passed over for the top spot.  Why?

I know this for certain, I, like all CEOs are ordinary people who became extraordinary leaders.

Many have taken leadership training programs only to find it was great information but has not lead them to the top.   They have worked hard, harder than most and still not getting where they want to be.  Many CEOs I have encountered have complained that, though their people are the best around and they wouldn’t want anyone else on their team, none of their people could fill the top spot.  That is why so many companies look outside their organizations for Chief Executives.  Again, I ask why?

I have examined this question for years.  Over the coming weeks and months I will share my theories and findings.  My wish is to have this blog be an open exchange of the discussion “What does it take to be a CEO”?

Please join me.  I look forward to your comments and feedback.

Thomas Balletta, CEO

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