CEO Material : How to Be a Leader in Any Organization

You don't have to be a "born leader." Your focused desire and effort can take you a long way in business--no matter who you are. Still, the path to the top isn't exactly well-defined: ?For every five formal qualifiers,? says bestselling leadership author D.A. Benton, ?there are thirty disqualifiers, and they can be almost anything. You need to know both.?

Benton knows both, and she's seen every step--and misstep--along the way. Compiled with the input of top organizational brass, CEO Material is a practical guide for maximizing your work life so you're always getting closer to your ideal while transforming yourself from would-be leader into will-be leader. Whether you work in a corporation or plan to start and run your own business, Benton provides the knowledge you need to reach your ultimate objective.

You'll learn:

• Which qualities executive search firms, CEOs, and Fortune 1000 Boards of Directors consider essential for higher-level promotion
• How to assess and optimize your experience, skills, decision making, and leadership style
• Why it pays to understand every aspect of your organization-and how to do it
• How to get ahead without giving up your life

Note From D. A. Benton
Introduction : You Are CEO Material If...

Chapter 1 : You Have A Good Track Record
Chapter 2 : You Never Rely on Your Technical Brilliance
Chapter 3 : You Don't Know Enough
Chapter 4 : You Have Fire In Your Belly
Chapter 5 : You Feel Broadly Adequate
Chapter 6 : You Can Be Trusted
Chapter 7 : You Cause People to Follow You Even Though They Don't Have To
Chapter 8 : You Accept The Need to Stand Out And Be Visible
Chapter 9 : You Fit In
Chapter 10 : You Develop Others to Take Your Job
Chapter 11 : You Listen More Than You Talk
Chapter 12 : You Are Decisive
Chapter 13 : You Can Take Bad News
Chapter 14 : You Are Willing to Make Mistakes
Chapter 15 : You Manage Your Career And Don't Let Others Do It
Chapter 16 : Have Your Personal Life In Check

Conclusion : The Leadership Foursome Confidence, Craftsmanship, Constant Communication, And Coworker Collaboration
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