CEO Pressure: Navigating Isolation & Expectations

CEO Ready co-authors Mark Thompson and Byron Loflin reveal the escalating pressure on CEOs, with a 20% job loss risk and a 12% increase in CEO departures in the first half of 2025. Boards now expect concrete results, demanding leaders balance culture with disruption. New data highlights this challenging landscape, with CEOs often feeling isolated due to unique information flow. Success requires confidence and humility, viewing the top job as a privilege demanding constant improvement and understanding of business and human connection.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.