Stanton Chase: The Board’s Holiday Wish List: What Directors Really Want from Their CEO in 2025

Talk of “disruption” often makes seasoned directors roll their eyes, but something real is shifting in boardrooms—directors are rethinking what it means to lead a company in the years ahead.  

As board evaluations grow more demanding, one question remains: what do directors actually want from their next CEO? 

• The Geopolitical Strategist
• The Digital Orchestrator
• The Agile Decision-Maker
• The Emotionally Intelligent Leader
• The Partnership Builder
• The Responsibility Champion
• The Economic Navigator

People often talk about timeless leadership—pointing to historic figures like Alexander the Great, whose bold speeches and decisive command inspired armies thousands of years ago. But today’s boards want something different. The ideal 2025 CEO looks nothing like that commanding general. Boards want someone more measured: responsible, connected, and aware of the bigger picture.

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