Beyond the Boardroom: How Visionary CEOs Shape the Future of Business
Seeing Tomorrow Before It Arrives Visionary leaders aren’t fortune tellers, but they have a knack for spotting shifts before they become obvious. Steve Jobs saw the potential of handheld devices long before smartphones became mainstream. Similarly, Anne Wojcicki of 23andMe recognized that consumers wanted direct access to their genetic information, sparking a revolution in personal health. This ability to anticipate change—while others are still debating the present—is what sets visionary CEOs apart . Creating Space for Bold Ideas Innovation doesn’t happen when people are afraid to speak up. Forward-thinking CEOs understand that groundbreaking ideas can come from any corner of the company. Richard Branson built Virgin’s empire by encouraging employees to propose ventures, even unconventional ones. That culture of openness turned a small record shop into a global brand spanning music, travel, and telecommunications. When leaders make space for ideas, businesses grow in directions ...