What is the most important discovery about becoming a CEO?

The most important discovery about becoming a CEO is that it's not about background or good fortune, but about performance and the kinds of behaviors that can be learned.

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Most people assume that CEOs are born, not made—a bold and brilliant strategist with a flawless resumé and business superpowers. The reality is very different: CEOs come from a range of backgrounds and experiences. To gain insights into today's CEOs the authors analyzed data from the leadership-advisory firm ghSMART and made a number of surprising discoveries. The most important: becoming a CEO isn't about background or good fortune, it's about performance and the kinds of behaviors that can be learned.

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