What no one tells you about being a CEO: real leadership challenges!

When I became CEO of SEDA College, I knew that there would be major challenges ahead. But the truth is that there are many things about leadership that no one tells you.

Being a CEO goes far beyond making strategic decisions or representing the company in the market. It is a lonely, intense journey, and often full of dilemmas that only those who hold this position can understand.

The loneliness of the top

One of the first things I realized was the loneliness of leadership. No matter how strong a team you have by your side, not all decisions can be shared.

There are times when the weight of choices falls exclusively on your shoulders, and there is no ready-made manual that will teach you the right path.

You need to be firm in your decisions, but at the same time, accessible to the team. This balance between proximity and authority is not easy to maintain.

Often, it is necessary to make unpopular decisions, and dealing with this pressure is a skill that only develops through practice.

The weight of difficult decisions

Being a CEO means dealing with decisions that affect not only the future of the company, but also the lives of the people who are part of it on a daily basis.

From strategic changes to staff cuts, each decision has a real impact. And often, there is no right or wrong answer — there is only the best possible decision within the scenario you have.

I learned that you can't please everyone, and that taking on this role requires resilience. What makes you a good leader is not making perfect decisions, but being able to adjust course whenever necessary.

The constant pressure for results

When you take on the role of CEO, the pressure never diminishes. The market, investors, customers and even your own team expect you to have all the answers. But the truth is that no one does.

Uncertainty is part of the game, and learning to deal with it is essential. Results won't always come when you want them to, and knowing how to manage this expectation, without losing sight of the long term, is one of the greatest challenges of leadership.

The need to constantly evolve

If there is one thing that being CEO of SEDA College has taught me, it is that stagnation is not an option. The business world changes quickly, and what worked yesterday may not work tomorrow. This means that learning needs to be constant.

Seeking knowledge, listening to other leaders, studying trends and, above all, being willing to question your own certainties are fundamental attitudes to stay relevant.

In the end, leadership is not about having all the answers, but about knowing how to navigate uncertainty with courage, humility and vision. Do you agree?