Are you ready to become the CEO? Such a simple question and, yet, filled with complex underlying issues that prompt a great deal of personal reflection. Perhaps you have been preparing your whole life for this. Maybe you never imagined it until you became a leading contender. Whatever your circumstances, there’s a lot no one has told you about becoming the CEO.
This guide is written for individuals who want to become a CEO now or someday. We hope it prompts you to consider what you want to do in your career and why. We also hope it prepares you for some rigorous self-development ahead. This is a thinking and discussion document that you can utilize yourself or with a trusted advisor or executive coach.