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Crack the C-Suite Code: How Successful Leaders Make It to the Top
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 The Tenured Executive, The Free Agent, The Leapfrog Leader, and The Founder. To actively improve your chances for success, she
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
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 The Tenured Executive, The Free Agent, The Leapfrog Leader, and The Founder. To actively improve your chances for success, she
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
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123 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 8, 2018
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September 30, 2018
Interesting perspective, not a recipe
Good read. This book may be helpful with a couple of pointers. The author does a good job highlighting a series of possible ways to achieve the C-level. She also describes a series of interesting steps candidates should consider for career progression. Finally, she touches on interview questions and overall readiness.
Good read. This book may be helpful with a couple of pointers. The author does a good job highlighting a series of possible ways to achieve the C-level. She also describes a series of interesting steps candidates should consider for career progression. Finally, she touches on interview questions and overall readiness.
April 14, 2019
With this book being under 100 pages, I was able to take in bits of this throughout my day at home and work. My biggest takeaway was the many different paths to get to the C-Suite level. I’ve read a few articles by Cassandra Frangos published by the Harvard Business Review and found those a bit more captivating than this book. Glad I read this one, but won’t be revisiting in the future.
March 8, 2020
I enjoy her articles in other venues but this book didn't resonate with me. It may be because I never felt compelled to get to the C-suite just for the sake of getting there. I really had no intention of doing so. But find myself here specifically based on an opportunity and what I can bring to the team. So maybe it's just more about different paths.
August 18, 2020
Good book - not earth-shattering.
I would recommend this book, it’s a good read. Can’t give 5 stars because it’s not everything, still a good read.
I would recommend this book, it’s a good read. Can’t give 5 stars because it’s not everything, still a good read.
May 19, 2024
Quick read. Good info to action against on the journey to career growth!
couldnt-finish
July 16, 2024Career CEOs aren’t appealing to me, so a book that almost applauds the entitlement and push for a title for the sake of a title was a hard read for me to get into. Seemed well-researched at least.
August 9, 2024
Great gems
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