Lead from the Top: 5 Core Responsibilities of a CEO

What are the responsibilities of a CEO?

This is something everyone at a company from an entry-level employee to the chief executive should know. After all, understanding what is required of a CEO helps him or her set the stage for the success of the enterprise It also helps employees better understand what the CEO is trying to accomplish, how they can be in support and what they should aspire to accomplish.

CEOs have five key responsibilities, no matter the company's size,

7 Ways Bad Leaders Spread Stress Throughout the Office

Right now, there's a good chance one of your top employees is unhappy. They're struggling to make it through the workday without snapping, filled with frustration and resentment for the company and its leadership team.

They're returning home each evening to unload all the gritty details to their spouse who, undoubtedly, begins urging them to look for another job. Eventually, they'll agree and begin sending out their resume, interviewing and working with recruiters.

It's only a matter of time before a competitor offers them a better opportunity. And bam! Just like that, you've lost another key player.

There are a number of reasons why a formerly satisfied team member becomes unhappy with their job. And while some of these reasons are personal and beyond your control, there are many ways you may be perpetuating undue stress. To make matters worse, a 2014 study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology found stress is contagious.