The CEO as the Maintainer of the Corporate Machine – A Leadership Perspective Beyond the Hype

The CEO as the Maintainer of the Corporate Machine – A Leadership Perspective Beyond the Hype

In today’s business world, we are witnessing an interesting trend: the CEO is increasingly being stylized into a brand. They show their face, take the spotlight, become the centerpiece of image campaigns, and often act as the poster figure on social media. In many cases, the title "CEO" alone seems to legitimize public attention – without questioning the person’s technical depth or operational relevance.

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