And Why Your Next CEO Shouldn’t Be a Fortune 500 Star
There’s a persistent fantasy in the start-up world: the belief that bringing in a “seasoned” executive from a major corporation will instantly transform a fledgling business into a well-oiled machine. After all, they’ve run billion-dollar divisions, sat in polished boardrooms, and managed global teams. What could possibly go wrong?
Plenty.
While there are exceptions—executives who truly get it—more often than not, this move leads to friction, disappointment, and premature exits. Here’s why:
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The Tipping Point 