CEO Within: Why Inside Outsiders are the Key to Succession Planning

Josph L Bower

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With rising CEO turnover, companies are increasingly looking outside for qualified candidates. Sure, externally recruited CEOs bring fresh perspectives and connections. But they lack the in-depth knowledge of the company's culture and history that they need to succeed. Result? Many deliver disappointing performances.Companies can avoid this scenario, contends Joseph Bower in The CEO Within. Drawing on a decade's research (including interviews with leading CEOs) and experience managing the succession process, Bower explains how companies can develop a cohort of internal candidates one of whom may be suited to the increasingly demanding CEO role. The key groom inside-outsiders.

These leaders view their role through the lens of someone who just bought the company unencumbered by the cognitive and emotional baggage that comes from a long tenure in the organization. But they also leverage the knowledge they've accumulated about the company's people, suppliers and customers, and future direction. Placed squarely at the intersection of succession planning and leadership development, this book describes the distinguishing attributes of the inside outsider and reveals how to recruit, nurture, and promote this special type of leader. With a healthy supply of qualified internal candidates, companies get the leadership they need when they need it.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Visionary Leadership: Effective CEOs often have a clear vision for their organizations and inspire others to follow that vision.

  2. Strategic Decision-Making: CEOs are responsible for making strategic decisions that align with the long-term goals of the company.

  3. Adaptability: Successful CEOs are adaptable to changing market conditions and can lead their organizations through uncertainty.

  4. Effective Communication: Clear and effective communication is crucial for CEOs to convey their vision and strategies to the entire organization.

  5. Emotional Intelligence: CEOs with high emotional intelligence can navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and build strong, collaborative teams.

  6. Ethical Leadership: Upholding ethical standards is essential for maintaining trust and integrity within the organization and the broader business community.

  7. Talent Management: CEOs play a key role in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent within the organization.

  8. Innovation and Risk-Taking: CEOs must foster a culture of innovation and be willing to take calculated risks to drive organizational growth.

  9. Stakeholder Management: Balancing the interests of various stakeholders, including employees, customers, and investors, is a critical skill for CEOs.

  10. Continuous Learning: Successful CEOs embrace a mindset of continuous learning and self-improvement to stay ahead in a dynamic business environmen

Language English
ISBN-10 1422104613
ISBN-13 9781422104613
No of pages 244
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Harper Collins Publishers
Published Date 10 Nov 2007

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