In the News
Book lands at #13 in
Inc. Magazine and 800ceoread
Co-Author, Leslie Braksick, Ph.D., contributes to several recent articles
CNBC “Fast Money” and
Richard Quest of CNN International
interview William R. Johnson
Leslie W. Braksick, Ph.D. interview with Michael Dresser — “Dresser After Dark”, air date July 13, 2010
Leslie Braksick interviewed for Women in Business Report during the
Opening Bell Report on WCBS-AM,
August 4, 5 6, 9 and 10.
Voice of a CEO
“I was surprised by the unrelenting demands on my time from different constituencies. Demands come from employees, the communities in which we operate, investors, and especially Board members.” -Part I, page 13
Based on a research study sponsored by William R. Johnson, Chairman, President, & CEO, H.J. Heinz Company, 27 CEOs of top global companies were interviewed in a confidential forum to find out “What I Wish I Knew” prior to becoming CEO. Each CEO shared their personal insights and experiences with lead researchers and authors of the book, Leslie W. Braksick, Ph.D. and James S. Hillgren, Ph.D., both partners at CLG. The result is a highly accessible, intriguing insider's guide to the top in the actual words of veteran CEOs.
The book is organized in four key sections:
Part I of the book reveals “What We Discovered” - eight key themes that CEOs told us they were not prepared for, and what they wished they knew before moving into the role
Part II of the book discloses “The CEO Prerequisites” - what every CEO needs for the job, including key personal qualities and attributes, specific career experiences, and tested management practices
Part III, “The CEO Handbook” organizes their advice to future CEOs into eight sequential chapters beginning with “Preparing Well for the Job”, and ending with “Do's and Don'ts for Your Succession”
Part IV highlights the Participating CEOs and their companies
