Do all CEOs follow the same dos and don’ts?
To uncover the truth, we interviewed four prominent CEOs to get their opinions on the five essential dos and don’ts for a CEO.

Here are their responses:

We interviewed Mr. Bandula Karunaratne, the Chairman/CEO of Art Decoration International, a company that exports decorative ceramics to 50 countries, employs over 350 staff, and serves over 600 customers nationwide.

We forwarded two questions to Mr. Karunaratne, and he answered them as follows:
1. Are you satisfied with your role as CEO?
Yes, very much.

2. What are the five most critical dos and don’ts for a CEO, in your view?

DOs:

1. Treat everybody equally.
2. Earn the trust of everyone by always doing the right thing and making correct decisions.
3. Let your staff know they are all important to you, without showing favouritism.
4. Give employees due respect and ensure they are paid promptly.
5. Always be a true gentleman by keeping your promises.

DON’Ts:

1. Never let your staff identify your actual character; always remain somewhat enigmatic.
2. Never be biased towards anyone.
3. 3. Never be lethargic in your business premises or among your subordinates.
4. Never gossip with your employees.
5. Never do anything unethical.