Dual CEOs ... That's Like A Two Quarterback Team.

There's no doubt, playing CEO requires some ego.  Afterall, you're responsible for large numbers of employees, shareholders (at some level), vendor contracts and in some cases, a financial role in your local community.  It can be an awesome responsibility so ego is in play.  I say that because I think it's one of the biggest challenges in having dual CEOs.

That's a great deal of ego in the room.  Can it work?  Sure, but only under the best of circumstances -- two people with distinct talents where the sum of their parts makes for a better company.

I liken a CEO to a Quarterback because the QB carries a great deal of responsibility, on and off the field, as leader and motivator.  Yet few teams have dual quarterbacks.  Having played QB at Clemson, and now serving as CEO of Petrus, I can tell you that soloing is easier ... in part because of ego.  However, if you have a QB who has an amazing arm and a QB who can run the ball, well then it's time to put aside ego and go with the dual QB strategy.  Many CEOs are equipped with running and throwing skills, but it take a bigger CEO to say, let's get someone in here who can throw the bomb when we need it.  I'll manage the running game and collectively, we will dominate.