Preparing CEOs for success
Subtitle: "what I wish I knew"
By: CEO study sponsored by William R. Johnson ; lead researchers and authors, Leslie W. Braksick, James S. Hillgren
Contributors: Hillgren, James S.; Johnson, William R., 1949-; Schroyer, Fred; Scattaregia, Jim
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: H. J. Heinz Co.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Pittsburgh, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9780692007907
Subjects: Chief executive officers; Management; Quotations, maxims; Corporate management; Leadership; Executive ability; Quotations; Executives
Description: "Here, in their own voices, more than two-dozen CEOs from top global companies tell you "What I Wish I Knew" prior to taking the top job. They reveal what future CEOs--and leaders at all levels--need to do to prepare for and navigate tomorrow's leadership challenges"--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: "Hard-learned, hard-earned wisdom based on interviews with America's top CEOs"--Cover.

"CEO handbook included"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: What we discovered; title: The CEO prerequisites: Personal qualities and attributes ; Career experiences ; Management practices I have learned; title: The CEO handbook: Preparing well for the job ; The handoff from the previous chairman/CEO ; Leading your new team ; Working with your board of directors ; Being CEO to the outside world ; Combating the isolation of the job ; Managing the work-life imbalance ; Do's and don'ts for your succession.