20 Best Books For Ceos (2023 Update)

Whether challenged with taking on a startup, turning a business around, or inheriting a high-performing unit, a new leader's success or failure is determined within the first 90 days on the job. in this hands-on guide, michael watkins, a noted expert on leadership transitions, offers proven strategies for moving successfully into a new role at any point in one's career. the first 90 days provides a framework for transition acceleration that will help leaders diagnose their situations, craft winning transition strategies, and take charge quickly. practical examples illustrate how to learn about new organizations, build teams, create coalitions, secure early wins, and lay the foundation for longer-term success. in addition, watkins provides strategies for avoiding the most common pitfalls new leaders encounter, and shows how individuals can protect themselves-emotionally as well as professionally-during what is often an intense and vulnerable period.concise and actionable, this is the survival guide no new leader should be without." few companies develop a systematic 'on-boarding' process for their new leaders, even though this is a critical function with major organizational implications. michael watkins's the first 90 days provides a powerful framework and strategies that will enable new leaders to take charge quickly. it is an invaluable tool for that most vulnerable time-the transition." -goli darabi, senior vice president, corporate leadership & succession management, fidelity investments"every job-private- or public-sector, civilian or military-has its breakeven point, and everyone can accelerate their learning. read this book at least twice: once before your next transition-before getting caught up in the whirl and blur of new faces, names, acronyms, and issues; then read it again after you've settled in, and consider how to accelerate transitions for your next new boss and for those who come to work for you."-colonel eli alford, u.s. army"watkins provides an excellent road map, telling us what all new leaders need to know and do to accelerate their learning and success in a new role. the first 90 days should be incorporated into every company's leadership development strategy, so that anyone making a transition in an organization can get up to speed quicker and smarter."-suzanne m. danielle, director of global leadership development, aventis"michael watkins has nailed a huge corporate problem and provided the solution in one fell swoop. the pressure on new leaders to hit the ground running has never been greater, and the likelihood and cost of failure is escalating. watkins's timing with the first 90 days is impeccable."-gordon curtis, principal, curtis consulting "the first 90 days is a must-read for entrepreneurs. anyone who's been the ceo of a start-up or early-stage company knows that you go through many 90-day leadership transitions in the course of a company's formative years. in this groundbreaking book, michael watkins provides crucial insights, as well as a toolkit of techniques, to enable you to accelerate through these transitions successfully." -mike kinkead, president and ceo, timeblaster corporation, serial entrepreneur, and cofounder and trustee, massachusetts software council

★★★★★ "a perfect guide to the human side of leadership!" – amazon customer_____________learn how to lead your people with clarity, purpose and ease! do you long to transform the stress, conflict and survival of leadership into fulfilment, meaning and success? are you tired of always running but never arriving? do you yearn for another way of working and leading? drawing on decades of leadership experience, chris pearse presents a no-nonsense guide to fixing these issues, helping you to be the leader you really want to be. – in this book, pearse redefines the responsibilities of leadership by shifting the focus from the outer world of operations and processes to the inner world of thinking, feeling and relationships. – leadership starts with self, and without self- awareness the leader faces an uphill struggle to lead others. the book is packed with realistic and relevant case studies and punchy chapter summaries. – the broken ceo will show you how to: boost your performance with less effort – achieve more by doing less – master stress before it masters you – and compromises your wellbeing – transform conflict – yours and others' – into creative collaboration – get the quality of rest you need for your best work – with a clear and focused mind – clarify your personal and professional purpose to inspire and engage – delegate the one thing most leaders won't let go of that holds everyone back – establish yourself as your point of reference – your own source of wisdom and inspiration – stop being a broken ceo!

"the 21 indispensable qualities of a leader gets straight to the heart of leadership issues. maxwell once again touches on the process of developing the art of leadership by giving the reader practical tools and insights into developing the qualities found in great leaders." – kenneth blanchard, coauthor of the one minute manager "dr. john maxwell is the authority on leadership today. his innovative yet timeless principles on how to effectively lead others have personally impacted my life and my business. this is a must-read for any organization that wants to succeed in the new millennium." -peter lowe, president of peter lowe international and peter lowe's success seminars "my dear friend john maxwell has proven his ability to lead leaders. i anticipate learning even more from his new book." -max lucado, author of just like jesus

Strategic leadership: the globe study of ceo leadership behavior and effectiveness across cultures is the third volume in a three-part series showcasing the multinational, multi-year, multi-phase research undertaken by the globe team. the third globe book is unique in its focus, methodology, and impact. the research reported in this book was obtained during the third phase of the globe project which lasted approximately 10 years. it examines strategic leadership effectiveness for executive and top-level management. specifically, this 10-year-long phase of globe features a large-scale, multi-national study of ceo leadership behavior and leadership effectiveness. globe researchers obtained data from more than 800 ceos and 5,000 top management team (tmt) members reporting to these ceos from a total sample of 24 countries. throughout the book, the editors provide evidence that leadership matters, executive leadership matters greatly, and that societal cultures influence the kind of leadership that is expected and effective. essentially, the gap in knowledge about executive impact occurs across the confluence of three subfields: strategic leadership, global leadership, and cross-cultural leadership. the first globe book, published in 2004, developed an integrated theory that links various theoretical processes important within and between these subfields. today, the globe theory has become a model framework for other studies in the area of global leadership, cross-cultural leadership, and strategic leadership. this new book develops a series of propositions about executive leadership based on this unified theory and empirically tests these propositions, once again offering the scholarly community a sound framework for evaluating executive leadership effectiveness.

Rise to the top of your industry through engaging, authentic communication—in person and online great communication is what separates leaders who make it to the top of their organizations. . what are the secrets to owning the room in every situation? you need to know how to engage your audience, tell great stories, ace media interviews, field questions with confidence, and build your brand with a strong social media presence.you can do all this and more—and speak like a ceo will get you there. one of today’s most respected experts in leadership communication, suzanne bates provides the tools, insights, and practice you need to build your influence by communicating the right way at the right time—every time. bates walks you through the steps of creating a compelling message, overcoming the pressure to perform, and impressing everyone with a relaxed, comfortable, yet professional, engaging style. don’t fall for the myth that you either have speaking talent or you don’t. bates has proven time after time that you can master speaking in every situation if you have the tools. she demystifies the process of preparing to speak to a packed auditorium and making a team meeting productive, simplifying the complex for every audience— even on twitter and other social media platforms. this timeless guide provides everything you need to deliver a powerful, memorable message that captures the hearts and minds of your audience.

Prepare to be a better leaderbill yeargin never aspired to be a ceo, but he became one. in this book, yeargin shares both his unique path to the corner office and the amazing lessons he has learned along the way. achieving success leading global organizations, attending classes at the world's best universities, reading dozens of books a year, working with a multi-billionaire, and traveling to 110 countries have provided yeargin an amazing education which he shares in a way that can benefit any seasoned or new leader. – the education of a ceo reader will learn: why developing a team of learners might be the leader's most important job – why a leader's mindset may be more important than anything they do – how to have an eye for talent and recruit the best people – why investing in culture may be the leader's best investment – the importance of clarity in driving results – why being future-focused may keep an organization from going out of business – the reason most companies fail at innovation – how to energize a team and achieve results no one could have imagined – this book includes a lifetime of leadership lessons. every current or aspiring leader will be better after reading education of a ceo.

The life of a ceo is a rollercoaster ride, filled with putting out fires, solving other people's problems and never-ending demands. there's always so much that needs to get done. which is why at times it can feel like you're running backwards on a treadmill just trying to catch up, and that's before you even begin your tasks for the day! that's why the tools that work for "normal" people simply aren't enough to perform at the level needed to be an effective ceo. after all, most productivity advice is basic. it's for people in cubicle jobs with linear to-do lists. whereas as a ceo, you're dealing with ten times more stress than most employees, and you have more things to get done than most people can even comprehend. which is why picking up some rudimentary hacks isn't going to get you to the next level. and you'll leave with the tools, knowledge and mental shift needed to become a more effective ceo.

What the ceo wants you to know takes the mystery out of business and shows you the secrets of success have you ever noticed that the business savvy of the world's best ceos seems like a kind of street smarts? they sense where the opportunities are and how to take advantage of them. and their companies make money consistently, year after year. in essence, not very, according to ram charan. and, they have business acumen–the ability to focus on the basics and make money for the company. what the ceo wants you to know captures these insights and explains in clear, simple language how to do what great ceos do instinctively and persistently: * understand the basic building blocks of a business and use them to figure out how your company makes money and operates as a total business. * decide what to do, despite the clutter of day-to-day business and the complexity of the real world. many people spend more than a hundred thousand dollars on an mba without learning to pull these pieces of the puzzle together. many others lack a formal business education and feel shut out from the executive suite. what the ceo wants you to know provides you with the universal laws of business success, no matter whether you are selling fruit from a stand or running a fortune 500 company.

Why do some companies succeed and prosper in tough, challenging, competitive times, while other companies – whose products or services may be just as good or even better – end up falling by the wayside? the answer, says michel robert, lies in the all-important ability of the ceo to outthink, outplan, and outmaneuver the competition with a strategically successful positioning of the company over the long term. in this bold, groundbreaking book, the popular author who coined the phrase "strategic thinking" shows you how to create and sustain a winning corporate strategy for your organization – no matter what its present size or current level of success. the strategic thinking process described in these pages has been exhaustively tested and refined during michel robert's 20 years of pioneering work with the ceos and management teams of more than 230 companies. strategy pure and simple shows you a commonsense way to select a clear strategy for your organization … establish effective plans to implement it successfully … and persuasively communicate both to your employees in order to gain their commitment and involvement. the book also contains numerous examples of how these concepts have been used by winning ceos in a number of successfulorganizations as diverse as 3m, caterpillar, merck, pizza hut, johnson & johnson, and wal-mart. in short, this book provides all the "inside" information you need to make sure that your own company thrives and prospers through the 1990s and into the next century.

Love your therapy business, but worried you're burning out? – never enough hours to do the work you need to do? – hardly enough money to do what you want to do? – worried if private practice is worth it? casey truffo, a marriage/family counselor and business coach for therapists writes, "the biggest shift you must make to build a sustainable practice is to move from being solely a clinician to becoming a confident ceo." this book will help you: * finally understand your finances * create policies and systems that will save you time and money * attract clients into your practice with more regularity * determine the best leveraged-income strategies once your caseload is full * guide you to build a solid and thriving business that you actually love

Being a leader is challenging. the demands are endless. switched-on ceo: how to think like a world-class leader offers you a unique look into how to understand your thoughts, manage your memories and stress and leverage neuroplasticity to benefit yourself and your organization.each chapter of this book peels off another layer of self-awareness, situational awareness and self-reflection, offering you a tremendous opportunity to influence, inspire and build a world class team.

The wows pack a punch, bringing insights from a person who successfully climbed the corporate ladder from accounting clerk to ceo. the wows provide the reader the opportunity to learn from the best classroom, the real world. the author brings unique stories from his career that deliver practical everyday advice. the world has drastically changed as a result of the covid pandemic, now more than ever the wows can be leveraged to accelerate your career. whether you are a ceo or a college student the wows deliver results.

"it is rare, indeed, for the author to be a living example of using his own attributes as affirmation that a successful life embraces more than talent. david rohlander exemplifies those attributes and shares them with clarity and relevance in this fresh insight book."–bob danzig, former ceo, hearst newspapers, author of the leader within you"this powerful, practical book is full of proven ideas and strategies to help you get better results."–brian tracy, author of how the best leaders lead"the ceo code is an excellent guide, handbook, and 21st century tool to move your leadership to higher levels. david's three areas of focus communication, execution and operations–are exactly what is needed now for any leader. keep this book handy and refer to it often, and you will see longterm roi for you and the people you are leading."–dr. sheila murray bethel, best-selling author of a new breed of leader"organizations that have ceos and leaders with vision, compassion, and great communication skills always have an edge on their competition. as a former ceo, i know how my behavior and open communication influenced what employees and stakeholders understood and believed. david rohlander has experienced the value of communication in his multi-faceted career and lays out a flight plan that breaks it down into manageable pieces for success."–howard putnam, former ceo of southwest airlines, speaker, and author of the winds of turbulence – inspirational and informative, the ceo code shares real-life stories of success and failure from author david rohlander's personal journey and work as a mentor and coach to ceos and executives of fortune 500 companies, mid-sized companies, and start-ups. the book will give you:practical advice for dealing with people. – proven strategies to increase business profits and growth. – unique and simple solutions to complex problems. – the secret to authentic communication.

This book is for anyone on the pointy part of the organizational pyramid, whatever your title is.the successful new ceo is organized into four parts: becoming an executive: leaders can only lead out of who they are. how do you become the kind of person who successfully and gracefully inhabits this role? seven essential executive skills: the skills that earned you the role may not be what you need in that role. what are the critical leadership skills that become even more important as a ceo? leading your leadership team: ceos head up leadership teams. how do you lead a confident, capable leader? how do you build a team out of leaders? first things: where do you start? how do you quickly build credibility and engagement? what is too fast or too slow? the successful new ceo will help you quickly gain the confidence of others, successfully address the inevitable issues you will discover, score early wins, and set the course for a fruitful future.

Women hold over half of all professional jobs today, yet they represent just four percent of ceos in the s&p 500. even worse, that percentage has barely budged in a decade. that’s where the influence effect comes in. based on recent research by the authors of the new york times bestseller break your own rules, this book begins with the premise that when it comes to political savvy, what works for men at work won’t work for women. packed with the authors’ coaching insights and their “big five” strategies designed specifically for female executives, this book guides women to break past political barriers and get right to what they really want—influence. authors kathryn heath, jill flynn, mary davis holt, and diana faison make success far less complex, helping women overcome entrenched resistance to their ideas, create their own access points to power, and attract followers in a way that works for them. they present tools such as influence loops (to organically increase influence), personal scaffolding (to grow a groundswell of support), and scenario thinking (a savvy twist on strategic planning). these and other smart strategies finally allow women to succeed on their own terms. illustrated with dozens of engaging, real stories culled from the authors’ many years of coaching experience, the influence effect moves women past the politics problem and offers a new path to power. actually, it’s more than a path—it’s a runway—it frees women to take off in their careers on their own terms. the influence effect will work for women, not because gender barriers will no longer exist, but because they will no longer hold women back.

Softcover. international edition – isbnnumber and front cover may be different in rare cases but contents are same as the us edition. printed in black & white in english language. territorial restrictions may be printed on the book.

Our companies, our communities, and our planet are facing unprecedented challenges-challenges that will not be solved by a small group of people from a single entity. today's leaders need a set of tools specifically designed to harness the power of collaborative networks. strategic doing introduces you to the new disciplines of agile strategy and collaborative leadership. you'll learn how to design and guide complex collaborations by following a discipline of simple rules that you won't find anywhere else. – unleash the power of true collaboration – learn and master the ten skills of agile leadership – apply individual skills to targeted situations – introduces a new discipline of leadership strategy filled with compelling case studies, strategic doing outlines a new discipline of leadership strategy specifically designed for open, loosely-connected networks.

Our companies, our communities, and our planet are facing unprecedented challenges-challenges that will not be solved by a small group of people from a single entity. today's leaders need a set of tools specifically designed to harness the power of collaborative networks. strategic doing introduces you to the new disciplines of agile strategy and collaborative leadership. you'll learn how to design and guide complex collaborations by following a discipline of simple rules that you won't find anywhere else. – unleash the power of true collaboration – learn and master the ten skills of agile leadership – apply individual skills to targeted situations – introduces a new discipline of leadership strategy filled with compelling case studies, strategic doing outlines a new discipline of leadership strategy specifically designed for open, loosely-connected networks.

Leadership skills are vital in corporate settings, small businesses, church or community organizations, and even within the home. chris brady and orrin woodward have recognized this need and have jointly created an in-depth, step-by-step guide for developing leadership skills. utilizing an abundance of historical examples, the authors have developed a unique 5-step plan that charts a course for creating and maintaining strong leadership in any organization. the plan guides the reader through the 'five levels of influence'; learning: a leader must be able to learn from anyone, performing: perservere through failure to find success, leading:extend your ability by expanding your team, developing leaders: learn to trust your people, develop leaders who develop leaders: create a legacy. this book is full of prescriptive advice, quotes and anecdotes that illustrate their principles.

Leadership skills are vital in corporate settings, small businesses, church or community organizations, and even within the home. chris brady and orrin woodward have recognized this need and have jointly created an in-depth, step-by-step guide for developing leadership skills. utilizing an abundance of historical examples, the authors have developed a unique 5-step plan that charts a course for creating and maintaining strong leadership in any organization. the plan guides the reader through the 'five levels of influence'; learning: a leader must be able to learn from anyone, performing: perservere through failure to find success, leading:extend your ability by expanding your team, developing leaders: learn to trust your people, develop leaders who develop leaders: create a legacy. this book is full of prescriptive advice, quotes and anecdotes that illustrate their principles.