The Virtual Executive: How to Act Like a CEO Online and Offline (BUSINESS BOOKS) - Hardcover

Benton, D. A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071787151 ISBN 13: 9780071787154

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2012

Synopsis

This title helps you to master digital platforms to deliver powerful messages and build your personal brand. "In the virtual world, every voice mail, e-mail, or tweet is fraught with the danger of misunderstanding or misdirection, which can be disastrous for results and/or relationships. For those on the rise or recently thrust into this very different world, this book is an exceptional resource ...and entertaining too!" (Hal Johnson, Chairman, Global Human Resources Practice, Korn/Ferry International). "Benton's insights on being seen as a leader remain as relevant as ever, even though the tools with which we work have changed dramatically...The "Virtual Executive" provides a guide for making yourself and those around you successful in a rapidly evolving, connected, and virtual world". (Brian Fabes, CEO, Civic Consulting Alliance). "Benton teaches us all the protocol for success in a digital age. What worked yesterday won't work today ...and what will work tomorrow is in this book". (Rulon Stacey, Chairman, American College of Healthcare Executives; CEO, Poudre Valley Health Systems; author, "Over Our Heads"). "Benton's book empowers you to play at the top of your game--not just in person, but from afar". (Paola Bonomo, Head of Online Services, Vodafone Omnitel N.V.). "A must-read as applicable to the novice new hire as it is to the CEO". (John Odegaard, Executive Director, U.S. Naval War College Foundation). "A remarkably focused tool for the successful executive striving to be better in the digital age. I literally could not put the book down once I started it". (Stan Payne, CEO, Canaveral Port Authority). About the Book: When was the last time you were in a meeting and every participant was in the room? How many people do you know who work from remote sites? How many e-mails did you receive and send at work today? Blogging, commenting, tagging, e-mailing, texting, video chatting. Everywhere you turn these days, there's a new way to communicate ideas and opinions

About this title

About the Author:

D.A. Benton founded Benton Management Resources in 1976 to provide executive development and career counseling. She has worked in seventeen countries and her numerous media appearances around the world have brought her wide acclaim. Her clients include AT&T, American Express, Pepsi, United Airlines, Nabisco, Mobil Oil, PricewaterhouseCoopers & Lybrand, and NASA. Benton is also the bestselling author of How to Think Like a CEO and Secrets of a CEO Coach.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0071787151
• ISBN 13: 9780071787154
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256