BOB STANKE

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How CEOs Can Excel in Leadership

You can probably count on one hand the CEOs that you know because they are super famous. Steve Jobs comes to mind. Yet, as enigmatic as some CEOs are, they always offer valuable information, and many of the best in the world today excel in leadership. Here's a glimpse.

Mastering Efficient Travel

Efficient travel is vital for busy executives, including CEOs. Time is always against you when you need to make decisions. And you always need to get more done. A private jet charter offers excellent flexibility for managing time well and meeting the needs of a modern executive. Of course, a reliable car service offers much of the same, and a comfortable exec can get just as much done in the back of a limousine as they can at the office. Keep those cars on speed dial!

Listen to and Value Employees

An excellent CEO understands the value of employees. Of course,  no busy executive likes to be interrupted when time is critical. However, gone are the days of the unapproachable CEO. A modern CEO places a high value on all workers and will engage. Some Silicon Valley CEOs (not many, though) adopt an open office policy where anyone can come to them with ideas. This can be critical for driving innovation and helping employees feel like they are truly being valued.

Excel in Leadership with Core Traits

Of course, there are some core traits that CEOs have. Some are born with these, but you can learn and develop your leadership skills. One of the most valuable is communication. It is estimated that successful CEOs spend around 85% of their time honing communication skills. However, there are other skills a modern CEO has. An overall vision of where they want to go and what to achieve is powerful for getting to know employees and helping with goals.

Learn from New Experiences

Learning new skills is a valuable way to grow your professional portfolio. Yet a good leader is also world-weary. Traveling, embracing new cultures, and taking novel ideas onboard are powerful tools. As a business leader, you will have an edge over competitors just by being open to new ideas and sourcing the creative spark from others. Personal experiences can also play a key role. Health, wellness, religion, and learning from mistakes drive ambition and growth.

Commitment to a Strong Work Ethic

CEOs are well-known for working long hours and through days such as Christmas. While a strong work ethic is a valuable trait, it doesn't actually mean working through every hour you can. This is detrimental to your family life and will destroy relationships. So what does it mean? It means being an example of how you want healthy employees to work. Balancing work and life with a commitment to the job is more efficient and healthy than working 8 days a week!

Summary

Traveling in an efficient way with various transport options will help you excel in leadership. There are also some key traits, such as communication, that contribute to success as a leader or CEO. All of this comes with a strong work ethic where you balance the job and personal life.