Executives are responsible for the success or failure of the organization. Operations, marketing, policy, financing, safety, human resources, compliance, public relations, etc. - It all ultimately falls on the shoulder of the executive. The primary duty of an executive is to devise a vision and strategy. The executive decides, sets budgets, forms partnerships, and hires a team to steer the organization accordingly. The secondary duty of an executive is to build the culture. Culture is built in dozens of ways, and the executive sets the tone. Although they are generally among the highest paid workers; they endure long hours, considerable travel and intense pressure to succeed.