#CEOs #Executives #WorkLifeBalance #Leadership #CorporateCulture
🤔 Are there CEOs that’s really just chilling smoking cigars all day and make few decisions and that’s it?
You may have heard the stereotypes about CEOs and executives – the luxurious lifestyle, the endless vacation days, and the minimal decision-making responsibilities. But is this actually true? Let’s dive into the reality of what it means to be a CEO and whether the image of a cigar-smoking, decision-minimal executive is accurate.
## The Reality of CEO Life
### Myth vs. Reality
– Myth: CEOs spend their days lounging and smoking cigars
– Reality: Most CEOs work long hours and have significant responsibilities
### Examples of Hard-working CEOs
– Elon Musk: Known for working 80-100 hour weeks
– Tim Cook: Regularly wakes up at 4 a.m. to start his day
### Work-life Balance
– Most CEOs prioritize work but also understand the importance of personal time
## Leadership and Decision-making
### The Role of a CEO
– Decision-making is a key aspect of a CEO’s role
– CEOs are responsible for setting company direction and making strategic decisions
### Case Studies
– Steve Jobs: Known for his hands-on approach and meticulous attention to detail
– Jeff Bezos: Takes a hands-on approach to decision-making and innovation
## Corporate Culture and Success
### The Importance of a Strong Work Ethic
– CEOs often lead by example and expect a strong work ethic from their employees
– A culture of hard work and dedication is often integral to a company’s success
### Balancing Work and Personal Life
– While work is a priority for CEOs, many also strive to achieve a healthy work-life balance
– Encouraging a positive work-life balance can lead to happier, more productive employees
## The Harsh Realities of CEO Life
### The Pressure of Leadership
– CEOs often face immense pressure and responsibility
– The weight of decision-making can take a toll on one’s mental and physical well-being
### Sacrifices and Challenges
– CEOs often sacrifice personal time and leisure activities for the success of their companies
– Balancing the demands of work and personal life can be a constant struggle
## Conclusion
In conclusion, while the image of a CEO lounging and smoking cigars all day may be enticing, the reality is quite different. Most CEOs work tirelessly, juggling numerous responsibilities and making critical decisions that can impact the success of their companies. While the allure of a luxurious CEO lifestyle may be appealing, it’s important to understand the sacrifices and dedication required to achieve such a position.
For those aspiring to become CEOs, it’s essential to recognize the commitment and hard work involved in reaching that level of leadership. While the idea of a laid-back executive may be an appealing fantasy, the truth is that success at the highest levels of corporate leadership comes with a tremendous amount of dedication and hard work. Aspiring CEOs should be prepared to embrace the challenges and responsibilities that come with the role, rather than chasing a romanticized image of luxury and leisure.
Maybe for small closely owned corporations or mom and pop corps where it’s a passive income stream, but 99% of the time a CEO is busy doing things to keep the company moving ahead. And that is often a near 24/7 job.
That’s simply a caricature. No CEO worth his (or her) salt gets by with just “chilling and smoking cigars.” It’s a demanding job that requires a lot of dedication, hard work, and time. Yes, there may be perks like nice cars, fancy dinners, and expensive suits, but those are just superficial trappings and in no way diminish the responsibilities the role carries. Being an executive is not all glamour and glitz; there’s plenty of blood, sweat, and tears behind the scenes.
No, CEOs notoriously work 24/7. It’s a super demanding job but the rewards (and costs) are huge if you get it.
No. It’s easier than a lot of blue collar jobs.
No, CEO’s work all day, and its a super demaning job. The real rich people that do nothing and control everything are the CEO’s bosses, the big investors.
That’s it. Just talking. Making a significant decision every week or so. Talking talking talking
No. Otherwise you would see tons of CEO’s in their 80’s ‘running things’. The average age of a Fortune 500 CEO is 57.
It’s an extremely demanding job.
No. My Bosses are always at it. The CUO I work under is on call 24/7. No break.
Doesn’t really look worth it. Poor guy just wants to fish and spend time with his family. 250k+ a year though is nice
I think that’s a stereotype that came out of very old cartoons.
Not really a thing unless you’ve got a small to mid size business that runs itself and you aren’t interested in growing it.
CEO’s work tirelessly to move the organization forward. If they aren’t doing the right things they won’t hold on to that seat for long.
I some CEO friends, these mfs are depressed 😂! They can’t do NOTHING!!!
How many companies is Elon Musk CEO/president of right now? Divide the number of hours in a day by that number (with a few added to it for all his other activities), and that’s how much work a CEO does.
Another major responsibility of a CEO is being the fallguy.
When the company screws up the CEO will always be used to front the public. And when the scandal is bad enough they take the bullet which usually means stepping down and being eviscerated by the media. Don’t forget this is a major part of the job and one reason these people are paid so high
Take a look at one of their weekly calendars and you would go mad. Probably like 10 meetings a day min.
I did some work for a boss as a corporate construction company and he admitted to me that he basically only plays golf and eats corporate meals. Technically that is work though.
The stereotype that the boss has it easy and does nothing is one perpetuated by people who have never been one and likely will never have the attributes to become one.
It’s hard, it’s stressful and usually thankless. If it’s your own business it’s often your future and your house on the line.
It’s like being king; a lot of pressure, fortunes rise and fall on your decision and everyone is gunning for your seat. For some it’s a lot of schmoozing and golf and for one it’s taking drugs and tweeting nonsense.
CEOs work a lot. Pretty much all of them are workaholics. But *none* of them work 400 times harder than their lowest paid employees, yet that’s what they “earn” on average.
My aunt is a high level exec with a financial company and she works more than any other single-job person I know. She literally is ALWAYS working. She loves working and it is what she has dedicated her life to. I think a lot of these folks just have a certain personality trait that makes it worth it.
I’m CEO CFO and employee all in one .I work for myself and yes I do smoke cigars I’m smoking one right now as a matter of fact .just sitting here with my feet up on the coffee table relaxing getting ready to order some food I think . No actually I own a small business doing home and building maintenance construction .just small remodeled nothing to big .
But I work my ass off every day I do 10 to 12 hrs a day 6 days a week sometimes 7 days a week in the summer and fall just to make $$$ winter time slows down a bit .but I do smoke cigars
I’m a business consultant and occasionally meet or work with executives from various companies. Not usually Fortune 500, but not small companies…think 500-15k employee companies My general impression is they are often hard working, putting in long hours, and are very likable and personable. They have to be sales experts, politicians, strategy consultants, and just plain spreadsheet junkies throughout the day. It really seems like a hard job. Of course there are exceptions.
Outside of nice paychecks, I don’t want their jobs at all.
No! Most CEO’s choose work over their wives, children and extended family and work long long hours. If not, they are not CEO’s for long.
CEO’s are generally working at a high level. Most of their jobs is meetings where they try and move the company forward by coordinating the various departments under their control. I do understand, and frequently agree with, the argument that CEOs do not deserve their incredibly outsized salaries though as they are rarely the ones who make the vision come to fruition, not to mention how often their terrible ideas must be tempered by the people actually involved in operations.
It really depends on the company.
I’ve had a CEO that worked 12 hours every day and I’ve had a CEO that went to yoga classes every day during work hours and called into meetings while she was at the playground with her kids.
I imagine that’s what the chairman does lol, CEO is litterally a job where you can be called in whenever because “HEY YOURE THE CEO”
I see sometimes my managment gets called in for silly little things like “hey idk how to work the air conditioning” I imagine it’s like that but far worse
CEOs don’t work hard. At least not as hard as your average service worker. And we have objective proof of that since we know what hard work does to one’s body and health. If they worked that hard, they’d drop dead way earlier.
They claim they work around the clock but golf or dinner with customers or suppliers counts as “work”.
Also, let’s not forget that the average employee still has shit to do once they leave work. Pick up the kids, help them do homework, dishes, laundry, so on and so forth. CEOs pay people to cook their food and wipe their offsprings’ asses.
CEOs wouldn’t last a month in your shoes
No, those are called developers and they code for 2 hours then call it a day.
There were 2 people between me and the CEO at a Fortune 50 company. From what I saw, most of the “C-suite” worked 24/7. It consumed their whole lives. Sure, some of that time was spent reading board books on company jets traveling between their many mansions. But they had very high stress jobs and were always on. This was only worse in times of crisis. And it’s one of those positions where you HAVE to get everything right, every time. It shapes who you are. What was worse was the SVP level just above my spot. Those guys were nutcases. you’d have to be. They sacrificed everything for work. Total shark tank, blood always in the water. Did that for 20 years. Took a well over 6 figure pay cut to direct a small team at a Government job. Still demanding, but life is good. Would not go back.