Mindsets of Global CEOs from the Perspective of Filipino Executives and Managers

The study investigated the mindsets of global CEOs from the perspective of selected Filipino executives and managers. The research used the descriptive design. The study found that the ability to create a vision for the future and leading others towards the realization of that vision are the top two behaviors of a global CEO. Along with being a visionary leader come character and integrity, which are seen by others in terms of positive disposition and work attitude, good decision-making, and competitive adaptation. Filipino executives and managers admire global CEOs, such as Bill Gates and Jack Welch, who have vision, business achievement, and influence on others as evidenced by strong commitment to corporate social responsibility. Executive competence tempered by compassion and the ability to compete in a cross-cultural environment is a distinguishing feature of Filipino CEOs. Filipino executives rise from the ranks and encounter difficulties and challenges, but they possess resilience, character, and integrity to succeed. Quality of human capital is the organizations’ defining character of leading edge. For Filipinos to become global CEOs, the ability to adapt to a foreign environment and the ability to learn new language are the competitive advantages along with character and competence.

 

Key words - mindsets, global CEOs, Filipino executives and managers