From getAbstract.com
- Why perseverance ranks among the most important qualities for a CEO
- What eight qualities near-perfect CEOs have
- Why being kind to others is not a sign of weakness
Author Debra A. Benton discusses how chief executive officers succeed. She bases her information on interviews with hundreds of major corporations’ CEOs and with well-known leaders and public figures. The experiences of so many CEOs make the book fascinating. Readers will be intrigued by the many success stories. Benton also extrapolates and explains the key principles behind the success of these executives. The book is an excellent, well-written guide that includes some well-known success principles and some that may be less well-known. The short, snappy, easy-to-read style is accessible. A helpful summary at the end of each chapter captures the major principles covered. getabstract.com recommends this book to those on the way up in management, those interested in getting into management, and those who wish to apply these principles of success in their own careers.
