Being a CEO is exciting and captures the collective imagination, inspiring notions of freedom, adventure, and genuine passion. If this is your first time in the role, what are you expected to do? You did not receive a job description, especially if you are taking over a family business. An approachable and effective way of getting started is to review the 7 principal roles of a CEO and self-evaluate.

Now is a great opportunity to learn and grow together by knowing what the important roles of effective CEOs and leaders are.