Ceo Quote by Warren Buffett
“It's almost impossible to overpay the truly extraordinary CEO... but the species is rare.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business leadership, 2008
Extraordinary CEOs are rare and costly; exceptional talent is scarce.
In simple terms: Great CEOs are rare and expensive.
Invest wisely in leadership.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- hiring processes
- board decisions
- succession planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to identify true extraordinary CEOs?
- What metrics justify their cost?
High pay may not guarantee performance.