JOURNAL ARTICLE

The 'nice' CEO is no longer en vogue as business pressures reshape leadership styles.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Umoh, Ruth; Lazarus, Lily Mae 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the resurgence of leadership styles reminiscent of former General Electric chairman Jack Welch, particularly among high-profile CEOs like Elon Musk, Andy Jassy, and Mark Zuckerberg. These leaders are adopting a performance-driven approach characterized by job cuts and aggressive productivity expectations, which some critics label as ruthless. Despite this trend, the article highlights the importance of affability in leadership, noting that effective leaders balance results-oriented strategies with human relatability. Experts suggest that while tangible results are crucial, successful leaders also prioritize collaboration and decisiveness, fostering alignment rather than mere consensus. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:182956063
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