MattTuck
01-16-2013, 10:37 AM
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324595704578241573341483946.html?m od=WSJ_hpp_LEFTTopStories
New research suggests that a few extra pounds or a slightly larger waistline affects an executive's perceived leadership ability as well as stamina on the job.
I know that Howard Schultz (Starbucks) and John Mackey (Wholefoods) are both into exercise. Of the CEOs that I've met in person, the only one I'd describe as "heavy" was the CEO of an offbeat start-up company.
New research suggests that a few extra pounds or a slightly larger waistline affects an executive's perceived leadership ability as well as stamina on the job.
I know that Howard Schultz (Starbucks) and John Mackey (Wholefoods) are both into exercise. Of the CEOs that I've met in person, the only one I'd describe as "heavy" was the CEO of an offbeat start-up company.