Why execution beats ambition in leadership artwork
CEO: Behind the Scenes

Why execution beats ambition in leadership

  • S1E23
  • 1:02:37
  • September 11th 2025

Ambition can open doors, but execution is what keeps them open. In this episode, Kimberley Jonsson, CEO of CHU, shares why delivering in your current role – rather than chasing the next title – is the real driver of career progression and business success. 

She unpacks the toughest leadership lessons she’s learned, from building influence without authority to leading with integrity and fostering collaboration across teams. Packed with practical takeaways, this conversation will leave you rethinking how you approach ambition, execution and sustainable leadership.


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CEO: Behind the Scenes

It's easy to forget that behind the title of CEO lies a human. In CEO Behind the Scenes, a podcast from The CEO Magazine, we want to explore the human behind the company and the figure behind the figurehead role as CEOs share their journeys with us.

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