re: How did most C-Suite Execs get to that position?

The c-suite people I have direct experience with are all amazing with communication and messaging. They also have a clear understanding of how to manage an issue from top/down. There is an aspect of luck to it all too

Studying and practicing leadership is a real thing. It takes a lot of time some people don’t want to do, like myself. I am middle management right now will probably end up one/two rungs below c-suite for my career. And I am good with that.