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CEO Excellence

The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest

19 minCarolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, Vikram Malhotra

What's it about

What does it take to become a truly exceptional CEO? This summary unlocks the secrets of the world's best leaders, distilling decades of research and interviews with top executives into six essential mindsets you can start developing today, no matter your role. Discover the specific strategies these elite CEOs use to set direction, align their organization, and deliver breakthrough results. You'll learn how to manage personal effectiveness, engage your board, and connect with stakeholders to drive unparalleled success and build a lasting legacy.

Meet the author

Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, and Vikram Malhotra are senior partners at McKinsey & Company who collectively advise many of the world's most influential CEOs. Their decades of experience coaching top executives and leading McKinsey’s own CEO and board service practices provided unparalleled access for this book. They synthesized hundreds of interviews and proprietary performance data to distill the six essential mindsets that truly distinguish the best leaders from the rest, offering a definitive guide for aspiring and current leaders.

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What's it about

What does it take to become a truly exceptional CEO? This summary unlocks the secrets of the world's best leaders, distilling decades of research and interviews with top executives into six essential mindsets you can start developing today, no matter your role. Discover the specific strategies these elite CEOs use to set direction, align their organization, and deliver breakthrough results. You'll learn how to manage personal effectiveness, engage your board, and connect with stakeholders to drive unparalleled success and build a lasting legacy.

Meet the author

Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, and Vikram Malhotra are senior partners at McKinsey & Company who collectively advise many of the world's most influential CEOs. Their decades of experience coaching top executives and leading McKinsey’s own CEO and board service practices provided unparalleled access for this book. They synthesized hundreds of interviews and proprietary performance data to distill the six essential mindsets that truly distinguish the best leaders from the rest, offering a definitive guide for aspiring and current leaders.