The CEO Difference: How to Climb, Crawl, and Leap Your Way to the Next Level of Your Career

by D.A. Benton

Stay relevant, stay connected, STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME.When it comes to getting ahead today, your talent and experience matter. The problem is, someone else going for the promotion or business opportunity has a résumé that’s as good as, if not better than, yours.

If you want to get ahead, you have to be different. You have to stand out from the crowd. You have to get decision makers to talk about you.

No one understands what it takes to succeed in today’s business landscape better than D. A. (Debra) Benton. A globally recognized consultant, Benton has spent more than 20 years helping business professionals like you perform better and achieve more.

In The CEO Difference, Benton gives you the insight and tools to make subtle changes in your presentation, attitude, and leadership style that will dramatically increase your leadership effectiveness—and, consequently, help you enjoy work and life. Learn how to differentiate yourself with tangible steps to get where you want to

Authentically and effectively differentiate yourself in appropriate waysInspire teams and organizations to be more productive and prosperousUnderstand yourself, change your mindset, and present yourself in a way that people are receptive toCreate, manage, and mentor successful individuals and teamsRemain intellectually curious while making meaningful contributions to your organizationCompetition for the top spot has never been fiercer. “Today, you have to exceed in a group of ‘exceeders,’” Benton writes.

But it’s not all about improving your job performance. You are already knowledgeable, competent, and hard-working. It’s about doing typical things in atypical ways. It’s about doing things that add organizational value—without being asked. It’s about having what your competitors don’ The CEO Difference.

Praise for The CEO Difference

“In our competitive world, finding a way to differentiate oneself is a key to success. Benton profiles a range of tried-and-true differentiators that can make all the difference.”—Jim Goldman, President and CEO, Godiva Chocolatier

“After reading this book, you’ll understand why D. A. Benton is ranked one of the world’s Top 10 CEO coaches. She provides a succinct, real-world summary of what it takes for senior executives to differentiate themselves in an ever more competitive world.”—Daryl Brewster , CEO, CECP (Committee for Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy); former CEO, Krispy Kreme; and former President, Nabisco

“Benton does it again! A great how-to book to boost you the last little way to the top (and be loved while doing it!).”—Reuben Mark , retired Chairman and CEO, Colgate-Palmolive Company

“Benton offers practical advice to aspiring leaders to help them authentically and effectively differentiate themselves in the workplace. A very worthy read.”—Doug las R.

Genres: Business, Leadership

209 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 14, 2014

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

[Karina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great and well-written book for anyone either aspiring to the tops of corporate or to the top of their own business or career. Highly recommend it and plan on reading her other books.

[Kelley Hazen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun read. Non-ficiton is always a pleasure because I get to speak as myself. And the advice DA Benton offers is so practical and so right on. If you read this and apply Benton's ideas - which are really very straightforward and so doable, I believe you will see a change in your progress in your business or role in your office.

[Derek · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's really good, and a quick read through will miss some of the deeper conecpts highlighted by a single choice word or phrase.

[Lina Gholami · Rating 4 out of 5]

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