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To Become a CEO, First You Need to Think Like One — Part #2
How to Think Like a CEO
The 22 Vital Traits You Need to Be the Person at the Top
4. Be a little theatrical in the way you express yourself A little drama can help you make your message more powerful. Effective CEOs have good acting skills. They can be comfortable and act their part in many different situations and with many different types of people, even if they don’t feel like it. Remember, other people are always reading you, just like you are reading others. By acting, you can present the picture of yourself you want to present, especially in difficult times when you want to persuade people that you feel confident.
5. Be detail oriented Pay attention to details. Even when others are working to implement your ideas, stay alert to what is going on around you. Keep the big picture in mind. Paying close attention to details keeps you accurate, which helps you stay honest. On the other hand, inaccuracy can promote fudging and coverups to conceal mistakes.
“Chew on your thoughts before you verbalize them. Digest your words as you digest your food.”
“The good CEO takes full advantage of his position to be inventive, different…
