From leading global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company and the minds behind the New York Times bestseller CEO Excellence comes a compact, insight-packed guide to navigating the distinct phases of leadership that every CEO must pass through on their way to mastery.
In the high-stakes world of corporate leadership, becoming a Fortune 500 CEO is an Everest-like ascentwith only the savviest managing to avoid falling off the mountain. In A CEO for All Seasons, youll find an essential climbing route that will take you through every stage. Featured in this tip-dense guide is wisdom from some of the worlds most iconic leaders, including Dell Technologies Michael Dell, Mercks Ken Frazier, Nasdaqs Adena Friedman, Morgan Stanleys James Gorman, Blackstones Steve Schwarzman, ASMLs Peter Wennink, and Chevrons Mike Wirth.
Unique in applying a number of sophisticated metrics to isolate the worlds top 200 CEOs, reduce them to a representative sample, and then reap their wisdom, the McKinsey team, in A CEO for All Seasons, spotlights the specific stage-based hurdles that CEOs face. From preparing for the role to starting strong to sustaining momentum to ensuring a lasting legacy, the book leaves no segment of the journey unmapped. Along the way, it offers proven strategies for maintaining forward progress and, crucially, alerts readers to common blind spots that can sabotage success, as revealed by a detailed survey of thousands of executives.
Whether youre an aspiring leader or a new-to-the-job CEOor even a board member wanting to better steward your companys performancethis is the compact, hands-on guide youve needed. Its compendium of pressure-tested tips is a must-have game changer for leaders at all levels.
