CEO School: Insights from 20 Global Business Leaders

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This book focuses on what makes a successful CEO and the paths to becoming one in today’s global economy. Chapters in the book include insights by 20 top CEOs – one from each G20 country – gathered from an extensive global qualitative research project. Through seven easy-to-digest “master classes” that demystify the role of the 21st century CEO, the authors present their findings in an accessible, conversational style that serves as a step-by-step guide for those who aspire to become CEOs, and develop essential character traits, experience, and skills required of the role. Front Matter ....Pages i-xvii Class 1: Introduction—Getting Ready for School (Stanislav Shekshnia, Kirill Kravchenko, Elin Williams)....Pages 1-10 Class 2: Personality—The Three Essential Traits of the CEO (Stanislav Shekshnia, Kirill Kravchenko, Elin Williams)....Pages 11-23 Class 3: Education—Three Academic Proverbs for Future CEOs (Stanislav Shekshnia, Kirill Kravchenko, Elin Williams)....Pages 25-36 Class 4: Experience—Three Dilemmas for Would-Be CEOs (Stanislav Shekshnia, Kirill Kravchenko, Elin Williams)....Pages 37-52 Class 5: Meta-Skills—a C, E and O Taxonomy (Stanislav Shekshnia, Kirill Kravchenko, Elin Williams)....Pages 53-79 Class 6: Roles—The Four Essential Functions of the CEO (Stanislav Shekshnia, Kirill Kravchenko, Elin Williams)....Pages 81-108 Class 7: Style—Five Ways to Project Yourself as a CEO (Stanislav Shekshnia, Kirill Kravchenko, Elin Williams)....Pages 109-121 Class 8: Staying at the Top (But Not Too Long)—The Five Challenges All CEOs Must Master (Stanislav Shekshnia, Kirill Kravchenko, Elin Williams)....Pages 123-132 Conclusion: Lessons for Future CEOs, Their Parents and Educators (Stanislav Shekshnia, Kirill Kravchenko, Elin Williams)....Pages 133-139 Back Matter ....Pages 141-154