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Binglin Hu
How do you become a CEO?
There’s no single road to the top!
Being a CEO is a big job, and nine-year-old Shreen is wondering how to become one! On today’s episode, Bridget and Ryan learn about the different paths people take to be the boss and what it really means to lead a company. (Hint: its not just about meetings and fancy suits). And, guess what? Even CEOs have a boss sometimes, too!
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Binglin Hu
And now, some tips for grownups listening to “Million Bazillion” with kids!

Money Talks

After you listen to the episode, here are some questions and conversation starters you can use with your kid listener to see how much they’ve learned:
  1. What does CEO stand for and what do they do?
  2. Can you name a famous CEO?
  3. True or False: Does a CEO have a boss? (And…who are they?)
  4. What do you think about the amount of money that CEOs get paid? How much do you think they should make?
  5. *Bonus* Not-So-Random Question: If you could be paid in something other than money, what would it be?

Tip Jar

For listeners who want to learn more about CEOs, check out these resources!
  • To learn more about leadership qualities, check out this guide from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America on raising a leader.
  • Want to learn more about the relationship between workers and bosses? Listen to this Million Bazillion episode on labor unions.
  • For kids who want to start their own business, we’ve got another Million Bazillion episode all about how to do that.
  • If you’re looking to expand your knowledge about all things money, business and the economy, sign up for the Million Bazillion Academy.

Gimme Five

Thanks for listening to this episode! If you and your kid listener has five minutes, let us know if your kid has ever started a business, and how it went. Send us your story using this online form.

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