Introduction
Direction-setting mindset: be bold. Vision practice: reframe the game ; Strategy practice: make big moves early and often ; Resource allocation practice: act like an outsider
Organization alignment mindset: treat the soft stuff as the hard stuff. Culture practice: find the one thing ; Organization design practice: solve for "stagiity" ; Talent management practice: (Don't) put people first
Mobilizing leaders mindset: solve for the team's psychology. Team composition practice: create an ecosystem ; Teamwork practice: make the team the star ; Operating rhythm practice: get into a groove
Board engagement mindset: help directors help the business. Board relationships practice: build a foundation of trust ; Board capabilities practice: tap the wisdom of elders ; Board meetings practice: focus on the future
Stakeholder connection mindset: start with "why?". Social purpose practice: impact the big picture ; Stakeholder interaction practice: get to the essence ; Moments of truth practice: stay elevated
Personal effectiveness mindset: do what only you can do. Time and energy practice: manage a series of sprints ; Leadership model practice: live your "to-be" list ; Perspective practice: stay humble
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Appendix 1: CEO excellence assessment and prioritization tools
Appendix 2: CEO biographies