When I ask newly appointed CEOs, especially those promoted internally, whether they aspired to the corner office, they often respond in the negative. Many claim they serendipitously found themselves in the role, without strategic planning or a specific desire to hold the position. Whether they genuinely mean it or are offering platitudes to avoid appearing too earnest or eager, it was refreshing to hear a different perspective when Nike’s new CEO, Elliott Hill, openly admitted he’d long wanted the job.
“Absolutely,” he replied without a moment's hesitation.
