The CEO is 10 000 feet above the fire
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The CEO: 10,000 Feet Above the Flames
Summary:
A CEO, especially in a small business, must focus on long-term vision rather than getting caught up in daily crises. Ensuring the business's future requires a strategic, high-level perspective.
Keywords:
Future, manage, oversight, responsibility
Article Body:
How often have you heard a business owner or manager say they spend their days constantly putting out fires? It’s a common refrain.
Imagine a vast forest fire with firefighters working tirelessly at the frontline. Meanwhile, one person oversees the entire operation from a helicopter 10,000 feet above. Both have their eyes on the same fire, but their perspectives are vastly different. While those on the ground tackle immediate flames, the person in the helicopter strategically directs the effort.
In business, the CEO plays a similar role. Even in the smallest companies, the CEO should guide the strategy, ensuring the team moves in the right direction. If the CEO dives into frontline firefighting, although it can help in the short term, who then plans for the future?
Owners and managers in small businesses often get consumed by day-to-day tasks, rarely taking a step back to assess the bigger picture. However, the CEO must periodically rise above the daily chaos to understand market trends and resource allocations. This prevents unnecessary focus on completed projects (dying embers) and ensures readiness for emerging opportunities (flare-ups).
By gaining this broader perspective, CEOs can navigate challenges like fluctuating costs, shifting consumer preferences, or rising competition. Taking even a short time each week to "get in the helicopter" allows for future planning and strategic guidance of your team in managing challenges.
Stepping back might mean fewer sweaty days, but it ensures you're making a significant impact on your company's future.
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