Haverhill Public Library

CEO excellence, the six mindsets that distinguish the best leaders from the rest, Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, Vikram Malhotra

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-355) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

CEO excellence

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Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, Vikram Malhotra

the six mindsets that distinguish the best leaders from the rest

"Based on extensive interviews with today's . . . corporate leaders, this look at how the best CEOs do their jobs focuses on the mindsets and actions that foster an environment of excellence"--BTCat

Direction-setting mindset: be bold. Vision practice: reframe the game ; Strategy practice: make big moves early and often ; Resource allocation practice: act like an outsider -- Organization alignment mindset: treat the soft stuff as the hard stuff. Culture practice: find the one thing ; Organization design practice: solve for "stagiity" ; Talent management practice: (Don't) put people first -- Mobilizing leaders mindset: solve for the team's psychology. Team composition practice: create an ecosystem ; Teamwork practice: make the team the star ; Operating rhythm practice: get into a groove -- Board engagement mindset: help directors help the business. Board relationships practice: build a foundation of trust ; Board capabilities practice: tap the wisdom of elders ; Board meetings practice: focus on the future -- Stakeholder connection mindset: start with "why?". Social purpose practice: impact the big picture ; Stakeholder interaction practice: get to the essence ; Moments of truth practice: stay elevated -- Personal effectiveness mindset: do what only you can do. Time and energy practice: manage a series of sprints ; Leadership model practice: live your "to-be" list ; Perspective practice: stay humble

Chief executive officer excellence