India Inc. faces accelerated CEO churn, stemming from improved governance but also dangerous impatience. This rapid turnover hinders long-term strategy and innovation. The author advocates for boards to shift focus from merely replacing CEOs to fostering an environment where capable leaders can thrive. Five practices are suggested: prioritizing sustained performance, continuous succession planning, joint CEO-board evaluation, distinguishing execution from external shocks, and strategic partnership. The goal is to create conditions for exceptional CEOs to stay, ensuring strategic continuity over efficient, costly replacement.