The CEO Next Door by Elena L. Botelho and Kim R. Powell

Do you want to increase the odds of becoming a CEO? Do you want to raise your game by learning from successful CEOs? Are you a new CEO anxious to avoid the pitfalls of the role? This book gives a clear road map on how to get to the top, which skills and behaviors to develop, and how to position yourself as a future CEO. 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.