In their first six months, a new CEO should focus on nurturing the four behaviors associated with success: decisiveness, engaging for impact, relentless reliability, and adapting boldly. They should aim to get results in the right roles and get noticed for those results. They should not view their career as a succession of jobs, but as a portfolio of experiences that demonstrate expertise, leadership, and specific skills. They should also learn how to manage the board of directors effectively.

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The book describes the four behaviors that are statistically associated with success— decisiveness, engaging for impact, relentless reliability, and adapting boldly—and how to nurture these behaviors throughout your career. The key is to get results in the right roles and to get noticed for those results. Don't look at your career as a succession of jobs, but as a portfolio of experiences that show expertise, leadership, and specific skills. The book includes tips on the best way to interview for the position of CEO, what to do in your first six months in the role, and how to manage the board of directors.

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The CEO Next Door

There are four behaviors associated with success as a CEO: making decisions with speed and conviction; engaging with others in a way that drives resul...

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