Worshiping the CEO

Ghosn_carlos This is a picture of Carlos Ghosen.  He is the CEO of Nissan and Renault.  This article from Fortune looks into his ability to turn GM around.  GM’s board has given the green light for talks with Nissan/Renault about a "strategic" partnership.

Now don’t get me wrong, Ghosen has proven himself to be a great turnaround leader.  But ladies and gentlemen, he’s a human being!  The success of his mission will be more about the folks he has around him (including his wife and children) than anything else.

What’s sad about Fortune’s article, and many others, is our desire to worship the CEO. 

1 Comment

  1. Great insite into the human condition as usual. Visionary leaders can make all the right calls but if they aren’t flanked by strong leaders…the task is likely to fall short of expectation.
    Thanks for your insights.
    John Theil

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