Chapter 1 The Real Lives of CEOs
What’s it really like to be a CEO?
Being a CEO should be one of the best jobs in the world. It offers the chance to make a real difference to the world. However, real life for most CEOs is tough and many are not enjoying it.
We uncover the real lives of CEOs – from the CEO who consulted an astrologer when he didn’t know what else to do to the CEO who’s moved house 19 times to get to the top.
The bottom line: being a CEO today should come with a health warning:
CEO HEALTH WARNING
Even if you succeed in this role, you may ultimately be forced to leave it prematurely. There is a high risk that while in the role you will have a limited life outside work and that the job will put tremendous strain on your health, happiness, and close family relationships and friendships.
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Extracted from The Secrets of CEOs, © Steve Tappin and Andy Cave, 2008
