When I meet a CEO who is a visionary, a dreamer, or a strategist, I ask, “Where is the implementer, the person who can translate the CEO’s dreams into action?” If I meet a CEO who is a mechanic, focusing on the short term, with an office (or computer) full of charts and graphs, I ask, “Where is the strategist, the person who focuses on the long-term success of the organization?” Some CEOs can serve both roles at the top, but that’s less frequent. Regardless of…
