This book focuses on what makes a successful CEO and the paths to becoming one in todays 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.
1 Class 1: IntroductionGetting Ready for School
2 Class 2: PersonalityThe Three Essential Traits of the CEO
3 Class 3: EducationThree Academic Proverbs for Future CEOs
4 Class 4: ExperienceThree Dilemmas for Would-Be CEOs
5 Class 5: Meta-Skillsa C, E and O Taxonomy
6 Class 6: RolesThe Four Essential Functions of the CEO
7 Class 7: StyleFive Ways to Project Yourself as a CEO
8 Class 8: Staying at the Top (But Not Too Long)The Five Challenges All CEOs Must Master
9 Conclusion: Lessons for Future CEOs, Their Parents and Educators
Stanislav Shekshnia is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Business at INSEAD and a senior partner at Ward Howell International. He provides advice and coaching to senior executives, holds several board memberships, and was previously CEO of Alfa-Telecom and Millicom International Cellular. This is his ninth book. Professor Shekshnia was educated at Moscow State University (masters and PhD) and Northeastern University (MBA).
Kirill Kravchenko is Deputy CEO for Organizationlcˇ
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