Share Your Journey. Define Leadership.
Real CEO Stories is a global archive of authentic leadership. We don’t publish “success stories”—we publish blueprints.
We are looking for voices that prioritize substance over status. If you have navigated a high-stakes pivot, built a sustainable business from scratch, or reclaimed ownership in your career, your journey might be the turning point someone else needs.
The Editorial Standard: What We Publish
We look for narratives that lean into the Real over Refined philosophy. Your submission should focus on:
- The Blueprint: Don’t just tell us what you achieved; show us the exact strategies used to scale or sustain.
- The Scar Tissue: We value the failures that became the foundation. Be transparent about the risks that didn’t pay off and the lessons they provided.
- The Ownership Mindset: How did personal responsibility drive your decision-making?
- Actionable Intelligence: Every story must offer practical insights that readers can apply to their own journeys.
Submission Requirements
To maintain our 10/10 editorial quality, all submissions must meet the following criteria:
- Originality: We only publish 100% original content. We do not accept syndicated or previously published material.
- Word Count: Deep dives are preferred. Aim for 1,000 to 2,500 words of high-density insight.
- No Fluff: If a sentence doesn’t provide value, delete it. We prioritize clarity over word count.
- Formatting: Use clear headers (H2/H3), bullet points for readability, and cite all external data or research.
- Human-First: While AI can assist in your research, the final narrative must reflect human nuance and authentic experience.
The Vetting Process
- The Pitch: Send a 3-sentence summary of your story, the core “Ownership” lesson, and 3 actionable takeaways to
editorial@realceostories.com. - The Review: Our team of strategists will review your pitch for mission alignment.
- The Draft: If approved, you will be invited to submit a full draft.
- The Refinement: Our editors will work with you to ensure the story meets our “Real over Refined” standard.
Ready to lead the conversation? Send your pitch to: editorial@realceostories.com