Mike Gibbs

Mike Gibbs, a faculty member at Chicago Booth, explores the impact of CEOs on organizational success through extensive economic research. He discusses methods used to measure leadership's effect on performance, including surprising stock market reactions to CEO exits. Gibbs distinguishes between leader and manager CEOs, arguing that the former thrive in innovative firms. He highlights the rarity of effective leadership styles, the essential role of trustworthy bosses, and how top managers can significantly boost employee productivity.