Book of Answers for a Young CEO

<p>When asked about the qualities needed to be an effective CEO the answers are to me quite basic: Respect for and ability to get along with many different kinds of people including those that do not share your views; The will to honor promises that one makes to his family and the understanding that work and home life must be balanced.<br> -Gerard J. Arpey CEO American Airlines</p><p>Be positive about challenges you encounter for no matter how successful you are you will encounter them. <br>-William Clay Ford Chairman and CEO Ford Motor Company</p><p>In the real world leaders are rarely faced with a simple choice between right and wrong. Leaders can't avoid ambiguity but must learn to be decisive in spite of it. <br>-Sy Sternberg CEO New York Life</p><p>I think anyone willing to work hard for their goals learn from their mistakes and care about others has the markings to become a wonderful Leader. <br>-Gary Kelly CEO Southwest Airlines</p><p>Find the right people and the right information to help you get the job done. <br>-Ronald A. Williams CEO Aetna</p><p>Understand opportunities don't come in an envelope labeled opportunities; create value; be honest; have a vision; work hard. <br> -Edward Zore CEO Northwestern Mutual</p><p>Success requires envisioning embracing and driving change. The only way to turn potential into higher levels of achievements is to continuously change. <br> -Susan M. Ivey CEO Reynolds American</p><p>Surround yourself with people smarter than you: People make it happen and great people are necessary to make any idea come alive. <br> -Maggie Wilderotter CEO Frontier Communications</p><p>I believe hard work dedication and the willingness to take calculated risks not only in my personal life but in my career as well have contributed to my success. Have a passion for whatever you do. <br> -Robert A. Reynolds CEO Graybar Electric</p>