So You Want to Be the CEO is a unique guidebook about becoming CEO. It gives timeless wisdom and practical advice about what the aspiring CEO needs to do; what to focus on and how to become the self-governed leader that the modern world demands. CEO traits, tips and techniques are only part of the picture. The contemporary leadership landscape demands self-aware leaders. The book explores how sustained leadership is built by self-awareness of the leaders own dynamics, and how these dynamics play out in the workplace. This book by Barbara Wilby draws on more than twenty years of practical experience of thought partnering, coaching and advising aspiring and new-to-role CEOs - what works, what doesn't and why in the CEO role. So You Want to Be the CEO draws together the complete picture that the CEO candidate needs to plan their path to becoming a CEO - Leading Self, Leading the Team and Leading the Enterprise. The book shows how to mix realism with stretch goals, giving insights and advice that would otherwise take much longer to acquire. A wealth of information is offered, in one accessible, time-saving format. The journey to CEO is clearly outlined in a unique model with five stages. This enables prospective CEOs to tailor their preparation according to their experience, abilities and time available before their possible appointment. The five stages are Foundations, Strengthening Skills and Performance, Presentation and Practice, Interviews and Transition. The book includes the 110 questions asked of CEOs globally in interviews. Aspiring CEOs who beat the odds cultivate self-awareness and work to unlock their full potential to achieve and succeed in the position. This book shows the way to do this by going beyond tips, traits and techniques to developing the awareness that is behind traits, behaviours and actions. The book guides the CEO to be through thinking about the business context, strategic essentials for the organisation; where it sits in the industry, current and future disruptions, and opportunities. It offers insight into how to lead with grounded inspiration by building a vision and story as to where the enterprise will go with their leadership. These elements pave the way to delivering in the CEO role. Barbara Wilby's work has been used for over two decades by well-known organisations in banking, investment banking, insurance, manufacturing, infrastructure, Government authorities, consulting firms, resources, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals, internationally.
