Here are the true experts on becoming a successful CEO-the men and women who have actually done it! Here, in their own voices, more than two-dozen CEOs from top global companies tell you "What I Wish I Knew" prior to taking the top job. They reveal what future CEOs-and leaders at all levels-need to do to prepare for and navigate tomorrow's leadership challenges. The blue section of this book reveals "What We Discovered": the 8 key themes that the CEOs told us they were not prepared for, and wish they had known more about: transitioning, decision-making, public scrutiny, working with their Board of Directors, etc. The red section discloses the prerequisites every CEO needs for the job, including 6 key personal qualities, 9 specific career experiences, and 9 tested management practices that they rely on most heavily every day. The green section ("The CEO Handbook") is your personal guide for the most critical aspects of being a CEO. It overflows with anecdotes and advice on leading your new team, combating isolation on the job, managing work-life balance, etc. Leadership Self-Assessment Tool: compare your progress in areas that our CEOs believe are most important-see page 215!