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How much does a CEO really matter?

How much does a CEO really matter?

Update: 2025-11-12
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It's a cliché for organizations to say that their people are their most important asset, but how important is the person at the top? Can we measure the impact of a CEO or a manager? Chicago Booth's Mike Gibbs gives us a survey of economic research on leadership and management. How much of a difference does a good leader make? And why do "manager-types" so often struggle when they get promoted to leadership roles?

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How much does a CEO really matter?

How much does a CEO really matter?