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Why CEO's Fail: The 11 Behaviors That Can Derail Your Climb to the Top and How to Manage Them
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Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2005-04-13 Summary: Highly Recommended! ... If you wonder why all those superstar CEOs suddenly veered off course, executive coaches David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo offer an engaging work of psychoanalysis to answer your question. Leadership failures can result from 11 character traits, either deep-seated personality faults or qualities that once were beneficial but became problematic. The authors offer recognizable case studies and specific advice to bolster their case that these flaws derail leaders. The culprit characteristics can seem a bit general, ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-12-31 Summary: Not just CEO's ... This book details negative traits exhibited by top tier CEO's, traits that undermined them and often lead to their downfall. But these traits also exist in ordinary citizens charged with any type of responsibility. From housewives, parents, sales personnel, managers, teachers, literally, anyone in a position of authority can exhibit these behaviors. Abstracting the fundamental ideas and applying them to ourselves and others can easily increase our awareness and broaden our understanding of of a very specific type of ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-05-20 Summary: Not just for CEOs!! ... We used this in a leadership training course sponsored by my company -- we started with a "derailer survey" where we answered questions and the consultant/coaches provided us with degrees of risk that we could exhibit any of these derailers. When reading the book, it was powerful to know what my actual derailers are and be able to get strategies for how to manage them. I also found that those of us in the class became more aware of what the others' derailers are and how it is great to pair someone with one set of derailers ...more
[4] Rating: 4 Date: 2005-12-25 Summary: Solid ideas and good food for thought ... As experienced CEO coaches, Dotlich and Cairo have distilled their experience into an interesting premise: Business leaders fail primarily from internal factors, not external ones. Using a combination of high profile cases and examples from their own practice, they front the theory that 11 personality traits (referred to as "derailers") are primarily responsible for the demise of promising or previously successful leaders. Virtually all of these traits have a positive aspect, and often are initially responsible for ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | If any of the following behaviors sound like you or someone you work with, beware! In Why CEOs Fail, David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo describe the most common characteristics of derailed top executives and how you can avoid them: Arrogance — you think that you're right, and everyone else is wrong. Melodrama — you need to be the center of attention. Volatilit y— you're subject to mood swings. Excessive Caution — you're afraid to make decisions. Habitual Distrust — you focus...more
[2] ... Review | Take a walk on the dark side of leadership with executive coaches David Dotlich and Peter Cairo. Why CEOs Fail succeeds in tracking the downfall of careers and companies by defining eleven "derailers"--the deeply ingrained personality traits that shape leadership behavior. Among them: melodrama, aloofness, volatility, perfectionism, eccentricity and eagerness to please. The authors alternate high profile cases (the arrogance of Enron CEO Jeff Skilling, the melodrama of Vivendi Universals’ Jean-Marie...more
CEO Material: How to Be a Leader in Any Organization
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Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-07-06 Summary: A Formula for Success! ... Debra Benton has taken the complex issue of how to become an organizational leader and boiled it down to sixteen key behaviors that separate the leaders in an organization from the masses. For each behavior she ensures the reader has a good understanding of what their actions should include by outlining a "What Does It Look Like?" section. The entire book is also peppered with quotes from the senior most organizational leaders that allow the reader to gain learnings from the top. This book is easy to read, understand, ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-08-21 Summary: CEO Material ... Once again the leadership Guru of the 21st century has provided leaders with another set of tools. The 4 C's are outstanding and a must read for leaders at any level and within any sector of the business community. GPK - Florence SC ...more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-01-05 Summary: Useful but not groundbreaking ... This is a good book for general knowledge on how to be promoted and getting to the top. The author has somewhat of a quirky but effective writing style. Almost all the suggestions are based on anecdotal evidence and personal experiences. You will not find any scientific studies in this book. Yet, I have found many of the author's suggestions to be very insightful and occasionally eye-opening. The book is also an interesting read and does a good job of keeping the reader constantly stimulated. Some of the more useful ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-03 Summary: Greatness really is as greatness does. ... I started what I call 'my Debra Benton journey' in 1993 with her insightful NYT bestseller "Lions Don't Need To Roar". Its refreshing to see that now, 17 years later, Ms. Benton's clarity of insight has only gotten sharper. If you are already in Management, "CEO Material: How to be a Leader in Any Organization" will be like a fresh boost of oxygen to an accomplished marathoner: you will do well to recommend it to your subordinates. If you are beginning your journey towards leadership, "CEO Material" will start you ...more
[5] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-06-14 Summary: If Only Corporate America's CEOs Would Notice ... Was I tempted to give this book a five star rating? Most certainly. D.A. Benton's latest book is definitely a winner, and worth at least 4.75 stars, but I thought I'd round down for this particular review; primarily to get noticed by some of the CEOs of Corporate America, or those on the brink of becoming a CEO somewhere. Let's face it. The current hierarchial structure in most large corporations today isn't cutting the mustard. They have little or no clue about the nuances of employee engagement, and don't know how ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Sooner or later that plum position is going to become vacant at your workplace. You know you’ll want it, but can you get it? Ask yourself: What’s my track record? Am I smart enough in the right areas? Do people like working with me? Do they respect me? Would they follow me if I were in charge? Am I CEO material? Any aspiring ladder-climber should be able to answer these questions—because, without a doubt, the competition thinks it can. In CEO Material , D. A. Benton shows you how...more
Seduction and the CEO (Silhouette Desire)
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Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Making money comes easily for millionaire Jared Ryder, though the hectic corporate lifestyle has him heading to his Montana ranch whenever possible. There, a new female hired hand has the CEO thinking about mixing a little pleasure with business. Melissa Warner certainly doesn't have many ranching skills. But her beauty's too captivating to ignore, and Jared's ready to stake his claim. Yet even in his passion-induced haze, he suspects Melissa of hiding something. Heaven help her if he...more
Mentor: The Kid & The CEO; A Simple Story of Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Significance
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-12-18 Summary: Great quick read ... I actually sat down to read this book one night while my wife was watching television. I figured I'd read until she finished the episode she'd just started, then watch a show myself. But by the time her episode was done, I was half done with the book, so I just spent another hour and read the whole thing. So it's definitely a quick read. The story was entertaining and compelling, a definite page-turner, with each chapter ended in a cliffhanger of sorts. One of the great things for myself as a reader was the extensive ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-11-18 Summary: My 17 year old changed right before my eyes!!! ... My 17 year old son read it and immediately scrubbed his bathroom, cleaned out his closet and is now finishing up his room. He asked me if I was available Wednesday so we could clean out my office. Hmmm...who is this child and what have they done with my son?! I highly recommend Mentor: The Kid & The CEO not only to adolescents but to adults as well. The book inspired me to start running again and become more conscious of my food intake. Great book! ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-11-18 Summary: All your wildest dreams are possible! ... I first read this book when I was going through a rough time in my life and had no purpose in life. I started the book and could not put it down until I was completely done with the book. As soon as I finished I created a dream list and wanted to get a mentor. I took action in my life which was a new thing for me and good things finally started to happen to me. All I needed was a little motivation which is what this book did for me. Today I read all the time, I run 5 days a week, I have a mentor and mentor others, ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-10 Summary: Looking for a mentor? ... This book is great for everyone. Great story and great ideas for mentoring. I wish they made this a must read in junior high. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Tony has run-ins with the law and no direction in life ~ until he meets Malcolm, a businessman who has faced many of the same challenges. Because Malcolm is willing to share his knowledge and experience with Tony, they both become successful and significant. There are setbacks for both student and teacher, but with hope and action they overcome challenges and difficulties and achieve significance. This uplifting story is a quick-and-easy read for busy people, new readers and for those...more
How to Think Like a CEO: The 22 Vital Traits You Need to Be the Person at the Top
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2003-09-29 Summary: Solid perspective. ... Forget the people who claim that this book is a rehash. They need to read it again and stop skimming chapter titles and skipping pages. Yes, a lot of this material is covered in other leadership books. There are basics that every reader of this type of book simply has to know. The author can't assume that they know, so she presents the basics. Buy this book for the unique content: The quotes. Real quotes from real CEO's. Dozens of real life examples of what goes on in the life and in the mind of the man (or woman) ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-10-17 Summary: Sometimes CEOs challenge your reasoning to see if you can defend your thought process ... 1. Management is about effective delegation 2. Leadership is inspiring and motivating people to worthwhile achievements 3. Noone can make you feel inferior without your consent 4. Try three times, three different ways before you consider giving up 5. Don't mislead, straddle the line, break promises, be indirect. Do be honest, tell the truth, trust others, be precise, be understanding, be balanced, be sensitive about bring out uncomfortable issues, be realistic in assessments. 6. Take a piece of paper, draw a line down ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2005-10-26 Summary: A great book for people who understand the power of self-development. ... This book was great. Simple, easy to implement keys to success that make sense. This book helped me understand how I can tweak my inter-personal style to let my strong areas shine. Anyone who disrespects this book does not know the power of self-development, and will not benefit. It is an easy read. I plan to read it once a year to keep myself on track. Oh, and it is great for anyone who wants to advance their career, not just those who aspire to become the CEO. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Now in paperback comes the bestselling insider's guide on what it takes to think, act like, and become a CEO....more
Executive Presence: The Art of Commanding Respect Like a CEO
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Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-11-18 Summary: The answer for those looking to take the next step in their careers. ... If your're stuck in your current job, wondering what it takes to impress the way your boss impresses, this book has the answer. "Psycologists know one way to become a leader is simply to act like one" (TIME, March 2, 2009). Monarth's book gives you the tools to present yourself in the best possible light, steady uneasy nerves and tear down the emotional roadblocks hindering your professional advancement. Great advice for those looking to breach the inner circle of top management. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-12-20 Summary: Knowing how to act at work ... Executive Presence is well written. Although different people have different views on the same matter, this book has a blue print on how to communicate with people with positive messages. ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-11-17 Summary: Monarth delivers again ... Harrison Monarth provides another powerful book for people at any level looking to stand out from the crowd. Executive Presence walks the reader through the steps towards establishing him/herself at work and in his or her personal life. No longer just "dress for the job you want;" instead, project the confidence and capability of the job you deserve! CEOs and top execs pay tens of thousands for this coaching and these presentation skills, and I'm happy to get the inside scoop through this book. -Scot Hopps ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-11-27 Summary: Practical applications that work! ... I have used a number of the lessons offered in this book including executive story telling to guide my organization in a service culture sift. The concepts have proved useful and true in my applications with my organization. ...more
[5] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-05 Summary: Executive Presence ... This book is outstanding and has been transformative in relation to my own personal executive presence in the fundraising field. Just when you think you have the world figured out, a book like this comes along and provides a refreshing punch. I highly recommend this book! ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Get the Key to the Boardroom with Powerful Executive Presence! “This book can be a key aid in helping you make it to the next level! Great coaching for anyone who is even thinking of becoming an executive!” Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times bestselling author of What Got You Here Won’t Get You There “On the corporate battlefield a true leader’s success is based upon his or her ability to communicate effectively, persuade others to follow a goal, and execute it. This leads to...more
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