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Word Caution, as a symbol for critical traps new CEOs should not fall into when taking over a new mandate

Word Caution, as a symbol for critical traps new CEOs should not fall into when taking over a new mandate

Critical Traps Even Experienced CEOs Shouldn’t Fall Into

Taking on a new CEO mandate is peppered with potential traps - even for those who've done it before.

Marion Heil

11. Nov. 202512 Min. Lesezeit

a piece of paper on a typewriter saying "TRUTH" in order to capture the general content of the article that once you become CEO, people start to be careful with the truth

a piece of paper on a typewriter saying "TRUTH" in order to capture the general content of the article that once you become CEO, people start to be careful with the truth

"Nobody is telling me the truth any more"

The moment you become CEO, people stop telling you the whole truth. Not because they're dishonest, but because power changes every conversation, and you need to work actively to get better information.

Marion Heil

6. Nov. 20259 Min. Lesezeit

a pinboard depicting two post-its with CFO and CEO, symbolizing the transition from one role to the other

a pinboard depicting two post-its with CFO and CEO, symbolizing the transition from one role to the other

From CFO to CEO

Being a great CFO doesn't automatically make you a great CEO – the transition demands a complete rewiring of how you think about leadership.

Marion Heil

4. Nov. 202510 Min. Lesezeit

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