You are right, it must be possible to execute on a vision while keeping shareholders, who don't share your vision happy. But I still feel that it must be harde

You are right, it must be possible to execute on a vision while keeping shareholders, who don't share your vision happy. But I still feel that it must be harder than having carte blanche with the organisation. Maybe I over estimate the different levels of freedom provided to different CEOs. Or maybe the ability to generate this freedom/trust/faith is one of the skills that ultimately helps define a successful CEO.