Is the C-Suite Right for You? artwork
HBR On Leadership

Is the C-Suite Right for You?

Jul 16, 2025 · 50 min

Lots of people’s career timelines go something like this: graduate, get a job, get promoted, and keep climbing until you reach the top. Somewhere along the way, they go on autopilot—accepting each new role as it comes, without much thought. And before they know it, they’re positioned for the c-suite. This is exactly what happened to Sarah, a woman who’s on the cusp of a C-level role. But like many…