Ability Quote by Chris Corrigan
“I think the most important CEO task is defining the course that the business will take over the next five or so years. You have to have the ability to see what the business environment might be like a long way out, not just over the coming months. You need to be able to both set a broad direction, and also to take particular decisions along the way that make that broad direction unfold correctly.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Forum, 2015
A CEO must set long‑term direction and make decisions that keep the company on that path.
In simple terms: CEO should plan far ahead and guide daily choices.
Key Takeaway
Think strategically, act consistently.
Themes
leadership
strategy
decision‑making
Mood
determined
forward‑looking
Type
advisory
strategic
When to use this quote
- corporate planning
- product roadmap
- market expansion
- risk management
Key Concepts
vision
long‑term planning
execution
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance vision with flexibility?
- What signals indicate a need to adjust course?
A Different Perspective
Plans can be derailed by unforeseen market shocks.
