The CEO Next Door: The 4 Behaviors that Transform Ordinary People into World-Class Leaders

Drawing on an analysis of more than 2,600 leaders from a database of over 17,000 CEOs and C-suite executives, Elena L. Botelho and Kim R. Powell overturn common myths about who reaches the top. They identify four behaviors that set successful CEOs apart: being decisive, engaging stakeholders, adapting boldly and delivering reliably. They also offer career advice for anyone who aspires to lead.