Constantine G. Alexandrakis

Constantine Alexandrakis is CEO of Russell Reynolds Associates, a leading global leadership advisory firm. Driven by the belief that the right leadership team is the single most important driver of organizational success, he advises the world’s most influential boards and CEOs on the leadership decisions that shape long-term performance.

Known for bringing analytical rigor to the art of leadership, Constantine has long championed evidence-based approaches to understanding what makes leaders and leadership teams successful. He has spent his career distilling the mindsets, capabilities, and experiences leaders need to sustain impact over time.

As CEO, Constantine is championing Russell Reynolds Associates’ ambition to define the future of leadership advisory, evolving the firm’s strategy, capabilities, and culture to stay ahead of the needs of clients navigating a world being reshaped by AI and accelerating disruption.

His insights have been featured in leading global publications, including the Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal.

In this book, he draws on his decades of experience to challenge conventional thinking on transformation and offer a clearer view of what it takes to lead through moments of profound change.