The 5 most important skills of the CEO: strategic planning and execution. A CEO must have a clear direction in which he wants to run his business. Ambition and optimism are good things when based on reality, and the director of a company must believe in those objectives. Being able to inspire others to accept your vision is an important tool in leadership.
The best-performing CEOs know that strong communication skills are the secret to lasting influence and success. They consistently exhibit these skills every day and in every interaction, Monday through Monday.
