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2009/10 - Lessening CEO loneliness
Lessening loneliness of life at the top
October 21, 2009
New Zealand Herald
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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