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re: How did most C-Suite Execs get to that position?
Posted on 5/14/24 at 7:36 pm to DiamondDog
Posted on 5/14/24 at 7:36 pm to DiamondDog
I’ve had a lot of dealings with executives.
I can say with certainty the difference between being c-suite and having a generally successful career comes largely down to luck and right place at right time.
I can say with certainty the difference between being c-suite and having a generally successful career comes largely down to luck and right place at right time.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 7:47 pm to tylerlsu2008
A lot of right place right time. A lot of having people in your corner advocating for your promotion.
At very large companies, eventually there’s only so many spots at the director -> VP -> President -> C Suite level. There will almost certainly be more people who are qualified for those roles than there are roles available.
Might be different at smaller companies, but at big companies you have to be fairly adept at office politics to rise up to the top echelons. And you probably have to advocate for yourself not just for yourself, but advocating for yourself over your competitors.
Obviously you also have to work your dick off. Most C Suite people I’ve come in contact with would rather be at the office than catching their alma maters Saturday night game. They don’t work crazy hours because they have to. They wouldn’t rather do anything else….including spending time with their wife and kids
At very large companies, eventually there’s only so many spots at the director -> VP -> President -> C Suite level. There will almost certainly be more people who are qualified for those roles than there are roles available.
Might be different at smaller companies, but at big companies you have to be fairly adept at office politics to rise up to the top echelons. And you probably have to advocate for yourself not just for yourself, but advocating for yourself over your competitors.
Obviously you also have to work your dick off. Most C Suite people I’ve come in contact with would rather be at the office than catching their alma maters Saturday night game. They don’t work crazy hours because they have to. They wouldn’t rather do anything else….including spending time with their wife and kids
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