How to Think Like a CEO: 22 Vital Traits you need to be the Top Person - Softcover

Benton, D.A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0446673072 ISBN 13: 9780446673075

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing, 1999

Synopsis

Once, the coveted position of CEO - chief executive officer - was the unreachable pinnacle reserved for the lucky few born with a silver spoon in their mouths, that priveleged group that went to the right schools with the right people. But on today's level playing field, corporate chiefs get there on their merits. At last, you can understand the qualities that CEO's have - and how to make them your own as you make your own way to the top.

Drawing on in-depth interviews, benton identifies 22 vital traits that make a CEO - the leader responsible for making decisions, guiding teams, selling ideas, managing crises and conquering the mountains before them. Penetrate the mystery of why some make it to the top - and some don't, even when they are equally good at their jobs. Learn how to avoid getting fired and how to get promoted more quickly, how to enjoy the life you deserve - and if you want to be the big boss, how to develop the character traits that will get you there.

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About the Author

D.A. Benton's company provides executive development and career counselling. Her clients include Amex, Pepsi, Mobil Oil and NASA. She has worked around the world and made numerous media appearances which have brought her wide acclaim.

From the Back Cover

Drawing on in-depth interviews with hundreds of the nation's top executives, D. A. Benton explains the 22 vital traits that make a CEO - the leader responsible for making decisions, guiding teams, selling ideas, managing crises, and conquering the mountains before them. You'll penetrate the mystery of why some people make it to the top and some don't, when they're all equally good at their jobs. You'll learn how to avoid getting fired and how to get promoted more quickly, how to enjoy the quality of life you want and deserve, and - if you decide you want to be the Big Boss - how to have the right character traits to get there. These are some of the traits that make a CEO. Are you ready to make them yours? You're gutsy and a little wild - yet modest and in control. You're competitive and tenacious - yet flexible and generous. You're willing to admit mistakes - yet unapologetic. You're secure in yourself - yet constantly improving. You're original and straightforward - yet think before you talk. Make your ascent not only gratifying, but also exhilarating and fun. This is how chiefs run the show - and how you can act like a chief to become a chief, even sooner than you dreamed.

Edition details

• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0446673072
• ISBN 13: 9780446673075
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 479