Why
Power and Wealth does not always equate to good character
& wisdom.
The sad fact is, experience teaches us little;
it's only when sound theory is wrapped within a framework of experience
do
we learn from experience.
When one is thinking about advancing one's
career, one should think about all the elements required to be successful
at the next level, and the level after that, and the level after
that. These books provide insight into what to do and what not to do.
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This is a book for those who what to work up the latter—perhaps getting to the top rung. It desribes his CEO coaching experiences and what faults are derailing these indiduals.
It's unfortunately true, that small leadership faults of the get's magnified. For example sniping (making desstructive comments) can be tolerated better from among peers. They are harmful and extremely hurtful from your boss.
The
Rules for Rising to the Top of Any Organization
by Jeffrey J. Fox (Author)
Hardcover: 192 pages; Publisher: Hyperion Press; (October
1998)
Each organization adapts a set of rules contenders
for the top position must understand. Some
are relatively simple, as in the case of a family owned business
where one must have the family name to have a position of trust.
Other organizations stress a system of merit based on testing.
performance appraisals, advanced degrees, etc. Still others have
more complex criteria, such as having a full set of hair (for public
relations purposes). Discover the key criteria and how to get on
the fast track to the top.
What do
bad CEO's have in common? How about unrestrained greed, domineering
personalities, questionable morals, and other major character flaws.
The book describes
some of the more irresponsible CEO's of a major corporations.
On this list
is Dennis Kozlowski (Tyco), Al Dunlap (Sunbeam), Ron Pearlman (Avon),
Jack Welsh (GE). While Welsh gets more favorable PR than the others,
he makes the list since the author considers him to be something
of
a "bully" for his
less than admirable "Neutron Jack"
phase. The latter is a reference to the neutron bomb--a weapon
that terminates people but leaves the building standing.
The book ably
demonstrates that good character is definitely not a requirement
to
occupy
the
top job. However, by reading the book, we can learn valuable lessons
on what we should not do if one assumes the title of President
or CEO.
420 pages, Hardcover:
416 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Why
CEO's Fail: The 11 Behaviors That Can Derail
Your Climb to the Top and How to Manage Them
by David L. Dotlich (Author), Peter C. Cairo (Author), PhD, David
L. Dotlich ,PhD, Peter C. Cairo; Hardcover: 200 pages ; Publisher:
Jossey-Bass; 1st edition (April 15, 2003)
The
ancient Greeks used to speak of hubris,
a characteristic which afflicted the autocrat of a city-state.
Today's CEO's
as the new
feudal lords of business, would be wise to understand how they
can end up losing everything they spent years trying to achieve.
How they at the very peak of success, plant the seeds of failure
that eventually sprout a tangled mass of weeds too difficult
to cut
through.
The Secrets of CEOs: 150 Global Chief Executives Lift the Lid Off the Business
According to an article in The Economist, "50% of the chief executives interviewed said they found the job “intensely lonely” and did not know who to turn to for advice."
It seems that most don't have anyone to talk to outside of work and really can't talk to their spouse because they are not around. This book consists of interviews with 150 CEOs to get an understanding of what it is really like to sit in the chair. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of truth to the old saying, "It's lonely at the top."
The
Rules for Rising to the Top of Any Organization
by Jeffrey J. Fox (Author)
Hardcover: 192 pages; Publisher: Hyperion Press; (October
1998)
Each organization adapts a set of rules contenders
for the top position must understand. Some
are relatively simple, as in the case of a family owned business
where one must have the family name to have a position of trust.
Other organizations stress a system of merit based on testing.
performance appraisals, advanced degrees, etc. Still others have
more complex criteria, such as having a full set of hair (for public
relations purposes). Discover the key criteria and how to get on
the fast track to the top.
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