The Anatomy Of A CEO

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: CEO DOMO THE ANATOMY OF A .com CEO People have long studied CEOS because they want to be one – or at least be more like them. Today, a critical public eye is on the gap between the wealth of FORTUNE 500® CEOS and their companies' workers. This attention lends extra intrigue to the ability of a few to amass such prestige and power! Here we dissect some flesh-and-blood FORTUNE 500 CEOS to reveal their inner workings. Born That Way? Are many CEOS of huge, publicly traded corporations cut from a single mold, or did they get where they are because they're society's unique visionaries? CEOS are likely to be the first-born child of their families. Demographics play a role... at least for now: » ONLY 1 AFRICAN 13 AMERICAN D There have been only female African American FORTUNE 500 CEO FORTUNE 500 CEOS. DURSULA BURNS There are currently 6 active. xerox > Currently in 2012, there are only > FORTUNE 500 CEOS are overwhelmingly tall, white men. 20 female FORTUNE 500 CEOS total. BROUGHT TO YOU BY: DOMO D According to Linkedin, male CEOS are most likely named > Women are most likely named » Peter » Bob ► Jack » Sally » Cynthia Men's names at the top of the corporate ranks are likely to be shortened nicknames, like » Deborah Leading women often use full versions of their names, such as Elisabeth The CEO-Makers TOLO What colleges and companies are most likely to produce CEOS? To observe future CEOS in their natural habitats, here are some of your best bets. A prestigious education iş the most common > These three colleges graduated of 2011's FORTUNE 500 CEOS: 99 o characteristi of FORTUNE 500 CEOS. HARVARD COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY OF PA Seasoned for Success O BROUGHT TO YOU BY: There may be arguments over the fairness of modern executive compensation, but there's little room for debate that the majority of CEOS worked long and hard for that executive suite and private jet. > The majority of CEOS are in their 50s and early 60s, the "leadership sweet spot." But only 61% 24% of CEOS envision that they're going to start a different of CEOS have started a company in the past. company in the future. > They've overcome challenges and even faced failure. > CEOS commonly cite a struggle or failed venture in their past that helped them learn how to innovate and problem-solve. 75% of 2011 FORTUNE 500 CEOS have worked in foreign countries for at least two years. In the future, as new competitors are attracted to the playing field, the anatomy of a CEO may change, but excellent leadership skills will always be important in the C-suite. Sources http://abcnews.go.com http://www.usariseup.com http://www.blackentrepreneurprofile.com http://money.cnn.com http://www.washingtonpost.com http://www.usnews.com http://www.usatoday.com http://briancorkhumancapital.com http://www.nytimes.com BROUGHT TO YOU BY CEO DOMO .com www.domo.com