Informationen zum Autor TY WIGGINS is a leadership expert who is committed to ensuring new CEOs are set up for success. He is a trusted advisor to world-leading CEOs, helping them successfully transition into their roles to unlock business and personal success faster. Ty is the global lead of the CEO and Executive Transition Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates. Klappentext PRAISE FOR THE NEW CEO "A must-read, packed with real-world wisdom from leading CEOs and backed by in-depth research. This isn't just another leadership book; it's a lifeline for new CEOs, offering concrete strategies for a successful start. From setting priorities and dealing with crisis to building your team and engaging your board-this book covers it. A great gift for any new CEO." - HUBERT JOLY, former Best Buy CEO, senior lecturer Harvard Business School, and Author, The Heart of Business "In a fast-moving world, having a practical, pragmatic, and purposeful approach for stepping into the CEO role is more important than ever. In The New CEO , Ty provides just the right blend of strategic and tactical counsel to accelerate your CEO transition for sustainable success. A must-read for seasoned and next-generation CEOs." - ALEX GORSKY, board member of Apple and IBM, and former Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson "Ty Wiggins has made it his career to help new CEOs deliver a strong start. He distills his rich experience in this trusted step-by-step guide that will help you tackle the issues you face during your transition. This is a critical book for all new CEOs-and those who work with them-and it could not have come at a more important time." - NANCY MCKINSTRY, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, Wolters Kluwer "Having Ty as my advisor was one of the most valuable assets I had in navigating my first year as a CEO. Now even more leaders can benefit from his expertise. Every new CEO faces different challenges-but the advice, anecdotes, and research in this book will help any new corporate leader lay the groundwork for their long-term success." - KATIE KOCH, President and CEO, The TCW Group "For all the attention on new CEOs, there is little objective guidance on how to nail your first 12 months in office. The New CEO offers a clear path forward. Blending in-depth research and powerful stories, Ty offers a critical guide on how to win as a new CEO-and deliver standout results for you and your organization." - OSCAR MUNOZ, board member of Salesforce, former CEO and Chairman of United Airlines, and Author, Turnaround Time Zusammenfassung Your personal guide to navigating the first days, weeks, and months in the top job, based on powerful interviews with today's most successful CEOs.Becoming a CEO is a high-stakes moment, whether it's your first, second, or third time in the seat. What you say and how you act in your early days as CEO sets the tone for how you'll be perceived for years to come. Yet, until now, few CEOs have shared their stories on what worked, what didn't, and what they wish they'd done differently.In The New CEO, Dr. Ty Wiggins, an experienced leadership advisor specializing in CEO transitions, explains how to land well as a new CEO, accelerate your impact, and unlock the most affirming experience of your career.Drawing on compelling storytelling and groundbreaking research of hundreds of CEOs around the world, the book offers a incisive guide on what to say and do as a new CEO, including how to define your priorities, build your team, fast-track critical changes, work with the board, and set (or reset) the organization's culture.You'll also find:* Why being a CEO is the toughest (and loneliest) job in business--and what to do about it.* How to overcome the "First 100 Days" mindset and pressure for early wins to deliver sustainable, long-term success.* How to avoid getting trapped in the ...

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TY WIGGINS is a leadership expert who is committed to ensuring new CEOs are set up for success. He is a trusted advisor to world-leading CEOs, helping them successfully transition into their roles to unlock business and personal success faster. Ty is the global lead of the CEO and Executive Transition Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates.

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PRAISE FOR THE NEW CEO "A must-read, packed with real-world wisdom from leading CEOs and backed by in-depth research. This isn't just another leadership book; it's a lifeline for new CEOs, offering concrete strategies for a successful start. From setting priorities and dealing with crisis to building your team and engaging your board-this book covers it. A great gift for any new CEO."
- HUBERT JOLY, former Best Buy CEO, senior lecturer Harvard Business School, and Author, The Heart of Business "In a fast-moving world, having a practical, pragmatic, and purposeful approach for stepping into the CEO role is more important than ever. In The New CEO, Ty provides just the right blend of strategic and tactical counsel to accelerate your CEO transition for sustainable success. A must-read for seasoned and next-generation CEOs."
- ALEX GORSKY, board member of Apple and IBM, and former Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson "Ty Wiggins has made it his career to help new CEOs deliver a strong start. He distills his rich experience in this trusted step-by-step guide that will help you tackle the issues you face during your transition. This is a critical book for all new CEOs-and those who work with them-and it could not have come at a more important time."
- NANCY MCKINSTRY, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, Wolters Kluwer "Having Ty as my advisor was one of the most valuable assets I had in navigating my first year as a CEO. Now even more leaders can benefit from his expertise. Every new CEO faces different challenges-but the advice, anecdotes, and research in this book will help any new corporate leader lay the groundwork for their long-term success."
- KATIE KOCH, President and CEO, The TCW Group "For all the attention on new CEOs, there is little objective guidance on how to nail your first 12 months in office. The New CEO offers a clear path forward. Blending in-depth research and powerful stories, Ty offers a critical guide on how to win as a new CEO-and deliver standout results for you and your organization."
- OSCAR MUNOZ, board member of Salesforce, former CEO and Chairman of United Airlines, and Author, Turnaround Time

Inhalt

Foreword ix

Introduction 1

Part I So, You're a CEO 13

1 Why CEO Transitions Are So Hard 15

2 Prepare to Win 33

Part II Out of the Blocks: Making the Right Start 57

3 Burst the CEO Bubble 59

4 Act Discerningly 75

5 Get the Messaging Right 91

6 Navigating the Crash 113

Part III Up and Running: Early Priorities 131

7 Building Your Top Team 133

8 Leading Your Top Team 153

9 Working with the Board 177

10 Shaping the Culture 203

Part IV Less of a Marathon, More a Series of Sprints 219

11 If I Could Do It All Over Again 221

Endnotes 235

Acknowledgments 243

About the Author 245

Index 247