Can a CEO’s Greatest Strength Be Tied to Their Greatest Weakness?

To become CEO of any significant company, you will have displayed many competencies. Leadership is just one. Effective communication, the ability to read financial statements, intelligence, understanding of the business and competition make up a short list of others. At the same time, while things like bravado, ability to take charge, responsibility and intelligence are important, they may also be the source of a CEO’s limits. In this controversial interview with Michael Levitt, I uncover the source of many executive weaknesses. Those weaknesses can lead to overwhelm because the executive does not delegate. That can lead to missed opportunities because the CEO is not adequately leveraging top talent. Or they are unable to attract and/or retain top talent. In this interview, Michael and I also discuss how saboteur behaviors can be unlearned. This is critical because the mindset of the CEO can become the culture of the entire enterprise. To learn more about leading in a world of constant disruption, view my series of videos on the Disruptive Leadership Model. Do not forget to like, share and repost.