Executive Suite

Executive Suite
Author: Cameron Hawley
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2015-12-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1504025717

Five ambitious executives vie for the top job at a major corporation after the president suddenly drops dead in this classic business novel Fifty-six-year-old Tredway Corporation president Avery Bullard is getting into a taxi after a business lunch in Manhattan when he collapses from a cerebral hemorrhage. Although his body isn’t immediately identified, the reverberations of his death will soon be felt in the boardrooms of every branch of his company. In the minutes before he died, Bullard had finally decided on whom to appoint as his executive vice president—but he never got the chance to announce his selection. Now, with no successor in place, five corporate VPs—comptroller Loren P. Shaw, treasurer Frederick W. Alderson, design and development director Don Walling, manufacturing chief Jesse Grimm, and head of sales J. Walter Dudley—compete for the top position. Who will ascend to the executive suite? From the long-simmering resentments to the startling power plays, insider trading to rapid business decisions and personal dramas, Executive Suite is a riveting novel as well as an authentic and timeless depiction of how a corporation operates and what it takes to succeed in business.

Strategic Six Sigma

Strategic Six Sigma
Author: Dick Smith
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2002-12-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471273139

Real executives talk about how Six Sigma changed their organizations for the better Backed by the real-world experience of executives who successfully implemented Six Sigma, this book shows how this powerful, data-driven quality improvement methodology can improve the learning cycle and financial and corporate reporting, as well as strategic planning, customer demand issues, and more. Case studies and interviews provide real-life best practices that make the implementation process that much easier for managers. The authors are Six Sigma experts affiliated with PricewaterhouseCoopers and here present an innovative examination of this powerful and popular methodology.

Executive Ethics

Executive Ethics
Author: Ronald R. Sims
Publisher: IAP
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2008-05-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1607526557

Foreword by Dennis W. Bakke, best selling author of "Joy at Work". Afterword by C. William Pollard, best selling author of "The Soul of the Firm." Scott Quatro and Ronald Sims have put together an impressive group of experts that delve into the essential elements of C-suite leadership; especially, ethics-driven leadership. The book reminds us that the "bottom line" is more complicated now. Profits are only part of the equation. The post Sarbanes–Oxley era requires more than ethics-related compliance. It calls for the creation of an ethics-driven ethos as well. This book begins the dialogue toward such an ethos. This timely volume is unified in its collective voice, but uniquely diverse in its independent voices, as it draws on the wisdom and experiences of twenty-nine different contributors from both industry and the academy. This book will also help you understand how organizations can maximize the fun, effectiveness, and experienced meaningfulness of the people who work there. The fundamentals are simple and easy to understand. Unfortunately, few C-suite leaders can bring themselves to lead consistently following these fundamentals. An ethical organizational leader must continuously remind the organization why the organization exists, and why what it does is important. People will not work with energy, engagement, and consistency without a purpose they intensely believe is worthwhile. Leaders must continually find ways to articulate the importance of individual peoples' efforts toward that end.

The Changing C-Suite

The Changing C-Suite
Author: José Luis Alvarez
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2022
Genre: Executives
ISBN: 0198728425

"This book is about changing corporate power structures. We examine the evolving ways in which power at the apex of complex organizations is structured through roles and relationships in anticipation of and in response to diverse contingencies and interests. Our focus is the changing C-suite, a term denoting the most important senior executives in an organization, characterized by the proliferation of and variation in new Chief X Officer (CXO) roles, where 'X' stands for a specific domain, such as sustainability, communication, digital, human resources, finance, etc. By exploring the emergence and evolution of these CXO roles, we seek to understand these elites' new command posts, sources of expertise and identity, competition and collaboration, and ways of getting things done-what we call their 'style'-thereby extending the political perspective of organizations, which has largely overlooked the changing structure and dynamics underlying executive power and actions. It is in moments of structural transformation, such as the ongoing incorporation of a plethora of new CXO roles on executive committees, that the political model of organizations is better revealed and assessed. The book develops a theoretical account, combined with a rich empirical illustration, of the C-suite's transformation over the last two decades: its magnitude and meaning, its co-construction by different interests, and its potential significance for corporate control. As C-suite incumbents have more leeway to construct their roles than managers at any other organizational layer, special attention is placed on their social and political action styles"--

Executive Presence

Executive Presence
Author: Sylvia Ann Hewlett
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2014-06-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0062246909

Are you “leadership material?” More importantly, do others perceive you to be? Sylvia Ann Hewlett, a noted expert on workplace power and influence, shows you how to identify and embody the Executive Presence (EP) that you need to succeed. You can have the experience and qualifications of a leader, but without executive presence, you won't advance. EP is an amalgam of qualities that true leaders exude, a presence that telegraphs you're in charge or deserve to be. Articulating those qualities isn't easy, however. Based on a nationwide survey of college graduates working across a range of sectors and occupations, Sylvia Hewlett and the Center for Talent Innovation discovered that EP is a dynamic, cohesive mix of appearance, communication, and gravitas. While these elements are not equal, to have true EP, you must know how to use all of them to your advantage. Filled with eye-opening insights, analysis, and practical advice for both men and women, mixed with illustrative examples from executives learning to use the EP, Executive Presence will help you make the leap from working like an executive to feeling like an executive.

From the Street to the Executive Suite

From the Street to the Executive Suite
Author: Virgil Amoros
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2012-12
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0578115018

Dip into the mind of this Baltimore native and author as she shares leadership concepts from her experiences growing from person to professional. The book not only allows the reader to determine his or her own potential and leadership development opportunities, but it also offers the reader some leader lessons learned and the opportunity to develop action steps toward success. Additionally, this book offers 5 chapter activities and an action plan that serve as valuable tools for life planning and development. The book is written so that any person, from students to executives, can understand and apply leadership concepts to their lives. The memories used in the book are those to which anyone can relate, offering an added appreciation for lessons learned in life.

Crack the C-Suite Code

Crack the C-Suite Code
Author: Cassandra Frangos
Publisher: Wharton School Press
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2018-03-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1613630859

A 2018 DIGITAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST BUSINESS BOOK Covered in Forbes, Fast Company, and Harvard Business Review, Crack the C-Suite Code is "a true insider's guide," according to Harvard Business School professor Boris Groysberg. How can I reach the C-suite? That is the most common question Cassandra Frangos hears from the executives she coaches. Many aspire to reach the C-suite, but the typical paths to the top are hard to find and difficult to follow. In Crack the C-Suite Code, Frangos reveals the hidden dynamics for reaching the C-suite. She offers expert guidance based on her experience as a consultant at Spencer Stuart and former head of global executive talent at Cisco, a company with 70,000 employees. Her deep research on the topic includes candid interviews with CEOs, hundreds of aspiring C-suite candidates, and the leading experts in the field. Frangos identifies four core paths you can follow to reach the C-suite: The Tenured Executive, The Free Agent, The Leapfrog Leader, and The Founder. To actively improve your chances for success, she presents: Insider knowledge from current CEOs and well-known executivesGuiding questions that clarify the risks and rewards associated with each pathAccelerators and derailers that either enhance or detract from your chances to succeedAdvice on how to leverage your experience, leadership brand, and mindset to help you land on the C-suite short listInsight on how the evolving role of the CEO affects your strategy to reach the top A career playbook for anyone who aspires to the top spot, Crack the C-Suite Code features advice from successful C-level leaders, including Accompany's Amy Chang, Goldman Sachs' Edith Cooper, Nest's Yoky Matsuoka, Cisco's Chuck Robbins, and Corning's Wendell Weeks. These and other top leaders from a broad range of companies, including Microsoft, Google, and General Electric, tell the stories of their success and help aspiring executives crack the C-suite code. "If you've ever wanted to really figure out how to ascend to the C-suite, this is your Rosetta Stone."—James M. Citrin, Leader, Spencer Stuart CEO Practice, and author, You're In Charge, Now What? "Frangos has created a roadmap for executives on the fast track." —Sylvia Ann Hewlett, author, Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor and Executive Presence

Executive Suite

Executive Suite
Author: Alyson Belle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2018-01-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781976949494

Now that Chloe is working for a new boss (on her back) and stripping nights, she's learning more and more about what it means to be a real woman. In fact, she has big plan--plans to use her body to get back at the man who fired her and ruined her life: Jack Grayson of Heliocon Enterprises. With the help of Addison and a hot little red dress, she's going to put her new skills to work and try to catch him in a trap he won't be able to talk his way out of. But when her boss Connor has an unexpected visitor in the middle of a very naughty encounter, Chloe is thrust into a hot, heavy threesome with the person she loathes most: Jack himself! How will she land a job at Heliocon and tank Jack's career if he already recognizes her from plowing her on Connor's desk? Chloe is quickly running out of options, and her life is starting to look as grim as it was when she was Edward. At least she still has her friend Lisa. Could the woman who started this all be the key to unlocking the power of Chloe's wish? Find out in the thrilling conclusion to His Executive Gender Swap!

Uppity

Uppity
Author: Bill White
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2011-04-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0446564184

There are very few major personalities in the world of sports who have so much to say about our National Pastime. And even fewer who are as well respected as Bill White. Bill White, who's now in his mid 70s, was an All-Star first baseman for many years with the New York Giants, St.Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies before launching a stellar broadcasting career with the New York Yankees for 18 years. He left the broadcast booth to become the President of the National League for five years. A true pioneer as an African-American athlete, sportscaster, and top baseball executive, White has written his long-awaited autobiography in which he will be candid, open, and as always, most forthcoming about his life in baseball. Along the way, White shares never-before-told stories about his long working relationship with Phil Rizzutto, insights on George Steinbrenner, Barry Bonds, Reggie Jackson, Thurman Munson, Bob Gibson, Bart Giamatti, Fay Vincent, and scores of other top baseball names and Hall of Famers. Best of all, White built his career on being outspoken, and the years fortunately have not mellowed him. Uppity is a baseball memoir that baseball fans everywhere will be buzzing about.