How to Think Like a CEO: The 22 Vital Traits You Need to Be the Person at the Top

by D.A. Benton

Drawing on in-depth interviews with hundreds of the nation's top executives, D. A. Benton explains the 22 vital traits that make a CEO - the leader responsible for making decisions, guiding teams, selling ideas, managing crises, and conquering the mountains before them. You'll penetrate the mystery of why some people make it to the top and some don't, when they're all equally good at their jobs. You'll learn how to avoid getting fired and how to get promoted more quickly, how to enjoy the quality of life you want and deserve, and - if you decide you want to be the Big Boss - how to have the right character traits to get there. These are some of the traits that make a CEO. Are you ready to make them yours? You're gutsy and a little wild - yet modest and in control. You're competitive and tenacious - yet flexible and generous. You're willing to admit mistakes - yet unapologetic. You're secure in yourself - yet constantly improving. You're original and straightforward - yet think before you talk. Make your ascent not only gratifying, but also exhilarating and fun. This is how chiefs run the show - and how you can act like a chief to become a chief, even sooner than you dreamed.

Genres: Business, Leadership, Nonfiction, Management, Personal Development

119 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 1996

About the author

Debra Benton is a globally-recognized executive coach, bestselling business author, and popular conference keynote speaker on leadership and executive effectiveness. Her articles have been published in numerous publications including The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review and Fast Company.

Benton has written ten business books, many of which have been on The New York Times and Businessweek bestseller lists. She has appeared on Good Morning America, Today Show, CNN and CBS This Morning, and her articles have appeared in numerous publications including Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal and Fast Company. Benton specializes in helping people take ownership of their potential and make positive, lasting change in their attitudes, actions, and interactions—both for themselves and their organizations.

Reviews

[Eliot · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my first books on leadership. Well organized basics for the first time leader.

[Lori Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

A should-read book on executive ability in managing your career.

[Eileen O'Finlan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book because the marketing company I hired to help me market my novels told me I should think of myself not just as an author but also as the CEO of "Eileen O'Finlan". Having no idea how to do this, I searched for a book that might help. I came across How to Think Like a CEO: The 22 Vital Traits You Need to Be the Person at the Top by D.A. Benton. Since anything business related is not my forte and usually sends me running for cover I wasn't sure how I would react. I started this book thinking I probably wouldn't understand much and be bored out of my mind, but if I could at least glean a few insights it might be helpful.

I was very pleasantly surprised to find it to be so well written that even I understood it and actually enjoyed reading it. Some of it doesn't really apply to me, but there was much that I can adapt to my situation. For anyone who reads it because they aspire to be a CEO I think it would be immensely helpful.

The book outlines the 22 vital traits, some of which are surprising (at least to me). It gives lots of examples and quotes from successful CEOs. The writing is clear, consice and easily understandable.

[Paolo Balinas · Rating 4 out of 5]

How to think like a CEO by D.A. Benton Book Summary

In this book, I discuss the top 10 qualities and traits of successful CEOs. Traits such as -- CEOs choose what's best, not what's nice, CEOs are inquisitive, CEOs are original, and 7 more...

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[Morenike · Rating 2 out of 5]

Soft on applicable content. Not a lot of reference material for theories promoted. Lots of sermonizing.

[Kim Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best Leadership books that I’ve ever read throughout my career. The traits are practical and they do help you get noticed as a leader in the organization.
I enjoyed this book and I have been practicing the traits. It’s a good read at least once a year whilst you plan your career.

[Puteri Nurzurain · Rating 4 out of 5]

For every point the author made, a real life example by a CEO is also presented. Very well structured with realistic objectives. A good book for those who want to improve their outlook in life in general not just from a CEO's perspective.

[Lia Silva · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great info and tips.

[Chu Qiao · Rating 3 out of 5]

CEOs leads executive thinking styles, nothing else, just executions.

[Chelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this when I was in my early 30's. found the insights and interviews enlightening and helpful for working in Corporate America

[Taiye O. Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very practical book. One of the books that can helped me know how to prepare myself for the top job.

[Regis Lucci · Rating 5 out of 5]

resumo

[Di · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very much the typical business book.

[Amy]

Planning to take over the world...

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading the book so much sometimes I couldn't want to stop reading.

[Nick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting insight into "chiefs". Book has a significant amount of important information, with 22 traits being the most interesting. Not printed in highest quality (lots of repeats and typos).

[Ehsan Salehi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Complete, a right road map for managers and poeple.
بهترین و کاملتری کتاب مدیریت مبتنی بر رفتار. ولی خیلی طولانی به بررسی مباحث پرداخته که باعث شده صبر آدم در خوندن این کتاب افزایش پیدا کنه

[Mamoon Staya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very Good book
Easy to read. I enjoyed the second half of the book

[Shimon Black · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this book when I was 19, Im 25 and now a business owner, need to revisit.

[Serhat Soyaltın]

I started this book long time ago, actually it was a gift with a magazine.. Has good valuable info.

[Raşit Özdemir · Rating 4 out of 5]

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