The #1 thing that separates the best CEOs from the rest:
It’s not their vision.
It’s not their strategy.
It’s not even their intelligence.
It’s 6 decisions they make every single day.
Most people think being a CEO is about the big moves.
The acquisitions.
The product launches.
The inspiring speeches.
I used to think that too.
But after years of leading teams, I’ve learned the truth:
Your company is shaped by the small decisions you make repeatedly.
Not the ones that make headlines.
The ones nobody sees.
Here are the 6 that matter most:
1️⃣ Who you hire
One wrong hire drains everyone around them. One right hire elevates the entire team. No decision compounds faster than this one.
2️⃣ Who you fire
Keeping the wrong person is a decision too. Every day you wait, your best people are watching. And wondering why.
3️⃣ What you tolerate
Low standards spread like wildfire. What you accept today becomes normal tomorrow. Culture isn’t built by what you say. It’s built by what you allow.
4️⃣ What you say no to
Every yes costs you something. Strategy isn’t just what you choose to do. It’s what you choose NOT to do. Protect your focus like your future depends on it.
5️⃣ Where you spend your time
Your calendar never lies. It reveals your real priorities. If it doesn’t match your goals, nothing else will.
6️⃣ Who you are when things get tough
Pressure doesn’t build character. It reveals it. Your team will forget the wins. They’ll never forget how you made them feel in the hard times.
You’re already making these decisions.
Whether you realize it or not.
Every person you keep is a decision.
Every meeting you attend is a decision.
Every behavior you tolerate is a decision.
The question isn’t whether you’re making them.
It’s whether you’re making them on purpose.
The best CEOs don’t leave these to chance.
They treat them as sacred.
Because they know the truth:
Your company will never outgrow the standards you set at the top.
Which of these defines a CEO’s legacy most?
6 Decisions That Define A CEO
Kenrick Vaz 