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What it really takes to be CEO

The leaders on the short list for CEO are competing in a process that’s personal and unpredictable. A strong record doesn’t tip the decision the way most expect. What does is harder to see, and those who get the offer learn to read it before they’re in the room.

 

CEO Ready shows you how. From the first conversation to the final decision, it’s a practical guide to shifting the odds in your favor.

CEO Ready: What You Need to Know to Earn the Job--and Keep the Job
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