In the winters, we look forward to curling up by the fireplace with a good book & a cup of hot coffee, to dream away the cold. Read the Life Cycle Of A CEO.
Being appointed CEO is seen by many as the pinnacle of success in business, but it is actually the first step in a journey of evolving stages requiring ongoing personal re-invention. In an unprecedented study of the individual performance of every 21st century CEO of the S&P 500, combined with over 100 in-depth interviews of CEOs & board directors, Claudius A. Hildebrand & Robert J. Stark discovered the CEO Life Cycle. A series of 5 stages – launch, calibration, re-invention, complacency trap & legacy. Each presents distinctive headwinds & tailwinds that require leaders to develop the fresh skills & strategies needed to thrive.
Successful CEOs are often portrayed as fully formed heroes endowed with exceptional leadership traits. Hildebrand & Stark break through the myth to provide a unique understanding of how outstanding leaders surmount predictable challenges, develop mental fortitude, emotional resilience, belief & self-awareness required to keep adapting.
Invaluable not only for CEOs to take their game to the next level of high performance but also for aspirants who envision themselves in the role. The Life Cycle Of A CEO provides the unvarnished truth about what it takes to be a successful CEO & leader. An incredibly inspiring read.
