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2009/10 - Lessening CEO loneliness

Lessening loneliness of life at the top

October 21, 2009

 

NZ CEOs need to be more competent across a broader range of skills than their offshore contemporaries. Describe what you do.

I am a chairman with TEC, which stands for The Executive Connection and is an organisation that provides a unique blend of business and personal support to CEOs and business owner members through ongoing learning and peer support.

Why do CEOs need this service?

It can be lonely at the top and many leaders experience a sense of isolation that diminishes the rewards and can undermine their position.

TEC provides a supportive peer group, where you can discuss the "undiscussable" in confidentiality. This can help to reduce the stress associated with this level of responsibility.

How do CEOs' needs differ to other people in their organisations?

All senior executives in organisations today need to have all the answers, all the time, and that can put severe pressure on these people.

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