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Elena Botelho is co-author of the international best-seller, The CEO Next Door, and partner at ghSMART. Tune in to hear her thoughts on: What mistakes do boards most often make in CEO succession? (1:50) How should boards use external advice when evaluating CEO candidates? (6:23) What lessons can board members learn from failed CEO hires? (19:46) How can individual board members overcome deference to powerful CEOs? (22:34) What's your framework for hiring a CEO? (25:49) Should CEOs have board roles? (32:53) How should boards decide whether to invest in developing a potential CEO candidate? (36:27) What can boards learn from the companies that consistently produce great CEOs? (40:15) ⚡The Lightning round ⚡(44:11)   Host: Oliver Cummings Producer: Will Felton Editor: Alex Fish Music: Kate Mac Audio: Nick Kolt Email: podcast@nurole.com Web: https://www.nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom

Настало время поговорить про людей с которыми хочется работать, не только на одном проекте — всегда. А чем они отличаются от остальных? Вместе со Славой Панкратовым из компании «Стратоплан» записали подкаст про вот это вот всё. В подкасте ожидает тлен питерской зимы, карты, походы, переговоры, планирование и не только. Слушайте 330-й подкаст The Art of Programming — «Люди в долгую». Слава Панкратов — Чёрная книга менеджера Ричард Брэнсон — Теряя невинность. Как я построил бизнес, делая все по-своему и получая удовольствие от жизни Питер Тиль, Блейк Мастерс — От нуля к единице. Как создать стартап, который изменит будущее Бен Хоровиц — Легко не будет. Как построить бизнес, когда вопросов больше, чем ответов Elena Botelho, Kim R. Powell, Tahl Raz — The CEO Next Door: The 4 Behaviors that Transform Ordinary People into World-Class Leaders CEO Genome Участники @golodnyj Слава Панкратов, Стратоплан Telegram канал VK группа Яндекс Музыка iTunes подкаст Поддержи подкаст

Popular stereotypes of successful CEOs as charismatic white men with Ivy League degrees who never falter under pressure are often misleading.“[T]he CEOs I get to know up close and personal really look nothing like this image of perfection. And so we decided to dig into this with the data,” says Elena Botelho, who co-leads the CEO Genome Project and advises top leaders. Botelho tells IdeaCast host Sarah Green Carmichael that actual success in the C-suite has more to do with being decisive, staying adaptable, and delivering reliable results.Key topics include: leadership development, leadership transitions, decisiveness, adaptability, and results.HBR On Leadership curates the best case studies and conversations with the world's top business and management experts, to help you unlock the best in those around you. New episodes every week.Listen to the original HBR IdeaCast episode: 4 Behaviors of Top-Performing CEOs (May 2017)Find more episodes of HBR IdeaCast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hbr-ideacast/id152022135?mt=2Discover 100 years of Harvard Business Review articles, case studies, podcasts, and more: https://hbr.org/]]>

The Elegant Warrior is the podcast about elegance in all of its many forms. We're talking about our definitions of elegance and how we maintain it during times of trial.   In these uncertain days, it has quickly become more important than ever to listen carefully to your inner jury and start giving real credit to your inner voice. It's time to reflect on your self-talk — do you speak to yourself in a motivational way, especially in challenging times? Do you stay focused on the things that matter most and motivate yourself with attainable baby steps? We know that constraints can drive creativity, but what does that mean in your efforts to advocate for yourself? I'm joined today by the number one start-up coach in the world — Alisa Cohn. She shares some of the techniques that she uses to help start-up companies succeed, and together we explore how those same techniques can be applied to your personal start-up efforts.   Today we discuss — How to master your personal start-up efforts Utilize an entrepreneurial mindset to increase your creativity and productivity Resilience and persistence are key to your successful start-up Constraints can drive creativity if you approach them with the right perspective Keep your expectations lower when trying new things Ask yourself what you want to have accomplished when you look back on your efforts   Effective leadership in every situation Leaders need to take time for themselves before expecting to lead others effectively Acting in humility, rather than vulnerability, is a key leadership goal The number one job of a leader is to help their people navigate uncertainties Three points for leadership that can be applied to the individual every day Aim for small forward-moving baby steps rather than perfection   Staying Motivated During Times of Crisis Maintain clarity — don't allow yourself to be distracted by every small idea that comes along Repetition is an essential key to communicating your expectations, especially to yourself Identify and congratulate yourself on the quick wins of everyday life Focus on what is possible, regardless of the constraints of life   Alisa's book recommendation is What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful, by Marshall Goldsmith   Alisa's song choice is “Closer to Fine,” by The Indigo Girls   Learn More: Advocate to Win The Elegant Warrior Playlist on Spotify Everyday Legacy Alisa Cohn — Sign up for Alisa's newsletter here “A-Game Leadership,” by Alisa Cohn The CEO Next Door: The 4 Behaviors that Transform Ordinary People into World-Class Leaders, by Elena Botelho and Kim R. Powell “How to Keep Your Team Upbeat During a Crisis,” by Alisa Cohn   Brought to You By: Boyle's Naturals

Sometimes, it's all about reframing your perspective. Kevin is joined by Ron Williams, former Chairman and CEO of Aetna Inc. and author of Learning to Lead: The Journey to Leading Yourself, Leading Others, and Leading an Organization. Not only do they discuss decision-making and problem-solving, but Ron also shares practical examples of how you can help your team reform and reframe problems for success. Not only will you be able to build skills, but you can also change the culture of your organization. Leadership is about self-awareness and asking how you can lead yourself to get to where you want to go. In this episode, Ron shares thoughts and strategies around 1. Reframing problems. 2. Decision-making and facts. 3. Two up and two down. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Learning to Lead: the Journey to Leading Yourself, Leading Others and Leading an Organization by Ron Williams Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts Related Podcast Episodes: Mission-Driven Leadership with Mark Bertolini. Stategic Thinking for Leaders with Rich Horwath. The CEO Next Door with Elena Botelho. Leading the Dollar General Way with Cal Turner, Jr.. Making Better Decisions with Mike Whitaker. Learn more about Ron Williams. Improve your leadership in just 13 days with our video series 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership.  

Every leader is motivated by a compelling vision for the future. There's something you want to achieve. You know where you're headed. The problem is that it's hard to keep that vision real for your team. They're busy and easily distracted. Before long, another quarter has slipped by and you haven't made real progress on the big outcome you're after. How discouraging!  But there's hope! We've got a compelling formula for communicating your vision to every single member of your team.  Based on decades of corporate experience, we've distilled vision casting into a series of four steps. Follow them, and you'll see your team transformed. They'll go from being mired in the busy work of Monday to Friday and become motivated partners in helping make your vision a reality. This really works! Shout-out! Here's a shout-out to listeners BenJoeM2, who left this review of the podcast on iTunes: “Been listening since day one and have loved it! Really is great advice for any leader in work, home, or church." Thanks friend. We really appreciate the feedback.  And we'd love to hear from the rest of you too. If you're enjoying the program, lease rate and review us on iTunes. If you're not sure how to do that, check out this simple tutorial.  And don't forget to subscribe. We don't want you to miss a single episode, bonus episode, or free content that we make available only in this channel. Subscribe today on your favorite device.  Resources from this episode Lead with a Story, Paul Smith The Book of Mistakes, Skip Prichard The CEO Next Door by Elena L. Botelho, Kim R. Powell, Tahl Raz  “What Sets Successful CEOs Apart” by Elena Botelho, Kim Powell, Stephen Kincaid, and Dina Wang     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every leader is motivated by a compelling vision for the future. There’s something you want to achieve. You know where you’re headed. The problem is that it’s hard to keep that vision real for your team. They’re busy and easily distracted. Before long, another quarter has slipped by and you haven’t made real progress on the big outcome you’re after. How discouraging!  But there’s hope! We’ve got a compelling formula for communicating your vision to every single member of your team.  Based on decades of corporate experience, we’ve distilled vision casting into a series of four steps. Follow them, and you’ll see your team transformed. They’ll go from being mired in the busy work of Monday to Friday and become motivated partners in helping make your vision a reality. This really works! Shout-out! Here’s a shout-out to listeners BenJoeM2, who left this review of the podcast on iTunes: “Been listening since day one and have loved it! Really is great advice for any leader in work, home, or church." Thanks friend. We really appreciate the feedback.  And we’d love to hear from the rest of you too. If you’re enjoying the program, lease rate and review us on iTunes. If you’re not sure how to do that, check out this simple tutorial.  And don’t forget to subscribe. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, bonus episode, or free content that we make available only in this channel. Subscribe today on your favorite device.  Resources from this episode Lead with a Story, Paul Smith The Book of Mistakes, Skip Prichard The CEO Next Door by Elena L. Botelho, Kim R. Powell, Tahl Raz  “What Sets Successful CEOs Apart” by Elena Botelho, Kim Powell, Stephen Kincaid, and Dina Wang    

As we wrap up season one of the LeaderChat Podcast, Ken Blanchard and Chad Gordon revisit some of their favorite episodes. They share new thoughts about the important messages from our guests and invite you to send questions you would like Ken to answer in future episodes. Just send your questions to podcast@kenblanchard.com. Enjoy this episode where Chad Gordon interviews Elena Botelho, coauthor of The CEO Next Door: The 4 Behaviors that Transform Ordinary People into World-Class Leaders to hear what it takes to become a world-class leader. “Most ideals about why people are successful are driven by stereotypes and gut feel rather than facts and data,” explains Botelho. “In this book, we’ve aspired to provide information about how anyone can be successful by helping readers learn from other successful people in business.” Learnings shared in the book are based on groundbreaking research and in-depth analysis of more than 2,600 leaders drawn from a database of more than 17,000 CEO and C-suite executives. Botelho describes the four behaviors of highly successful people as identified by the research. They are decisive and understand the importance of speed over precision when making decisions. According to Botelho, most people assume that CEOs have an uncanny ability to make the right decisions more often than other people. But her research indicates that what really makes a CEO stand out isn’t necessarily the accuracy of their decision, but the speed and will to make the decision in the first place. They are reliable and deliver what they promise, when they promise it—without exception. This behavior sounds simple, but isn’t easy to practice consistently. Botelho describes the importance of being on time and doing what you say you’re going to do—and she offers another tip: “Highly reliable leaders are thoughtful about setting expectations right up front.” Botelho shares that this behavior not only improves the likelihood you will succeed in your role, but also increases your chances of being hired In the first place. They adapt boldly, especially when faced with the discomfort of the unknown. “Of the four behaviors, this is the one where people are most likely to underestimate their ability—and that is costly.” Botelho explains people naturally assume change will be painful, so they resist it. But her research shows that the most successful leaders are good at letting go of past behaviors, habits, and commitments that will not serve them in the future. They engage with stakeholders without shying away from conflict. These leaders focus on leading to deliver results that benefit the company as opposed to leading to be liked. They keep all stakeholders—customers, employees, and shareholders—in mind and manage those relationships. Finally, Botelho shares some counterintuitive insights about making great strides in your career—what she calls career catapults. “Sometimes it is better to go small in order to go big,” Botelho says. Having an elite MBA or working for a marque company is a great way to advance your career, but sometimes taking what looks like a side step instead of always focusing on moving up the ladder can have a more positive impact. By being in charge of a smaller project, division, or group, you might actually have a chance to practice more skills and get more exposure. According to the author, here is the most important message to take away from The CEO Next Door and this podcast: Excellence is more achievable for us than we assume. Be sure to stay tuned for comments from Ken Blanchard at the end of the podcast!  

What behaviors set the best CEOs apart? Elena Botelho, co-author of The CEO Next Door, and her team interviewed 18,000 leaders to find out. Discover…

If you are a new or mid-level leader that wants to know the secrets of how to be transformed and achieve your full potential, then this episode will provide you the tips to success. Elena Botelho is a senior partner at ghSMART and has supported first-time CEOs and CEO transitions for over 15 years, ranging from Fortune 50 to middle market companies across a wide range of industry sectors. In this episode Elena sits down with Robert Gowin and Scott Johnson to share scientific research and analysis of over 2,600 leaders that has been drawn from a database of over 17,000 CEOs and C-suite executives to provide you the behaviors that differentiated these high-performers, their career catapults, and the primary hazard that can derail your success. Buy The CEO Next Door at https://ceonextdoorbook.com/ Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Scott Johnson is a former British Army Engineer and EOD Tech NCO. Visit www.patreon.com/mentors4mil to support our podcast. Join our new closed Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: https://apple.co/1WaEvbB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl PodBean: https://mentorsformilitary.podbean.com/ SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.

Elena Botelho, co-author of the New York Times & WSJ Bestselling Book "The CEO Next Door," which takes an in-depth look at how leaders make it to the top of their professions — and stay there.The book points out that many myths surrounding corner-office occupants--for example, they are Ivy League grads laser-focused on business success from an early age--arise from the public's focus on Fortune 500 CEOs, a skinny slice of the leadership pie. By including CEOs from startups and small-to-midsize companies in their data, the authors trace a more accessible path to leadership.Botelho and Powell identified four behaviors associated with CEO success. Entrepreneurs have "inimitable advantages" in three of those behaviors, Botelho says--and "dangerous gaps in one." Botelho is the founder and co-leader of the CEO Genome Project. The book, which is based on the project's research, is filled with tips and stories about great CEOs, shattering some of the myths about the path to leadership in the process.In an analysis of 2,600 leaders over a 10-year period, Botelho and Kim R. Powell found, for example, that the actions and attitudes that exemplify successful CEOs are not gender specific.“(S)tatistically, gender has no impact on the probability of delivering strong results as a CEO,” she said. The 50-60 women CEOs the authors interviewed shared a similar mindset, Botelho said."They certainly are savvy and aware of the challenges of being a woman, but in the professional context, they first and foremost most define themselves with a professional identity. They say 'I’m a turnaround CEO,' or 'I am a growth-oriented leader.'"- https://amzn.to/2I1ypZxPlease do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryHumans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2PodcastMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mark.metry.9Mark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/

What does it take to become a world-class leader? In this episode of LeaderChat Podcast, we speak with Elena Botelho, coauthor of The CEO Next Door: The 4 Behaviors that Transform Ordinary People into World-Class Leaders. “Most ideals about why people are successful are driven by stereotypes and gut feel rather than facts and data,” explains Botelho. “In this book, we’ve aspired to provide information about how anyone can be successful by helping readers learn from other successful people in business.” Learnings shared in the book are based on groundbreaking research and in-depth analysis of more than 2,600 leaders drawn from a database of more than 17,000 CEO and C-suite executives. Botelho describes the four behaviors of highly successful people as identified by the research. They are decisive and understand the importance of speed over precision when making decisions. According to Botelho, most people assume that CEOs have an uncanny ability to make the right decisions more often than other people. But her research indicates that what really makes a CEO stand out isn’t necessarily the accuracy of their decision, but the speed and will to make the decision in the first place. They are reliable and deliver what they promise, when they promise it—without exception. This behavior sounds simple, but isn’t easy to practice consistently. Botelho describes the importance of being on time and doing what you say you’re going to do—and she offers another tip: “Highly reliable leaders are thoughtful about setting expectations right up front.” Botelho shares that this behavior not only improves the likelihood you will succeed in your role, but also increases your chances of being hired In the first place. They adapt boldly, especially when faced with the discomfort of the unknown. “Of the four behaviors, this is the one where people are most likely to underestimate their ability—and that is costly.” Botelho explains people naturally assume change will be painful, so they resist it. But her research shows that the most successful leaders are good at letting go of past behaviors, habits, and commitments that will not serve them in the future. They engage with stakeholders without shying away from conflict. These leaders focus on leading to deliver results that benefit the company as opposed to leading to be liked. They keep all stakeholders—customers, employees, and shareholders—in mind and manage those relationships. Finally, Botelho shares some counterintuitive insights about making great strides in your career—what she calls career catapults. “Sometimes it is better to go small in order to go big,” Botelho says. Having an elite MBA or working for a marque company is a great way to advance your career, but sometimes taking what looks like a side step instead of always focusing on moving up the ladder can have a more positive impact. By being in charge of a smaller project, division, or group, you might actually have a chance to practice more skills and get more exposure. According to the author, here is the most important message to take away from The CEO Next Door and this podcast: Excellence is more achievable for us than we assume. Be sure to stay tuned for comments from Ken Blanchard at the end of the podcast!

Many of us have it in our mind that very few people (including us) have what it takes to become a CEO.  We conjure up images of oversized personalities like Steve Jobs & Jack Welch and assume that’s what a successful CEO looks like.   But in her new best-selling book,“The CEO Next Door,”Kim Powell shows us that CEOs like these are really outliers. And not only don’t you need to be a charismatic, extroverted visionary like Jobs & Welch to become a successful CEO, you don’t need an Ivy League degree or an impeccable resumé either.   Leveraging state-of-the-art analytical tools, Powell and her co-author, Elena Botelho, processed the performance of 2,600 executive leaders before concluding that what truly characterizes high-performing chief executives isn’t at all related to their pedigrees or intellect.  Instead, what they all had in common was a mastery of four specific leadership behaviors. Whether it’s your dream to one day run your own company – or if you just want to greatly elevate your own leadership effectiveness, this podcast introduces all four of these important behaviors, and helps you understand how to immediately apply them in your own career. 

Elena L. Botelho is a New York Times & WSJ Bestselling author. She grew up in Azerbaijan and Russia in a family of mathematicians and earned her MBA from Wharton. She has advised more than 200 CEOs and boards over nearly two decades, first as a strategy consultant at McKinsey and currently as a partner at ghSMART. New York Times Bestseller, Wall Street Journal Bestseller.Based on an in-depth analysis of over 2,600 leaders drawn from a database of more than 17,000 CEOs and C-suite executives, as well 13,000 hours of interviews, and two decades of experience advising CEOs and executive boards, Elena L. Botelho and Kim R. Powell overturn the myths about what it takes to get to the top and succeed. Their groundbreaking research was the featured cover story in the May-June 2017 issue of Harvard Business Review. It reveals the common attributes and counterintuitive choices that set apart successful CEOs—lessons that we can apply to our own careers. Much of what we hear about who gets to the top, and how, is wrong. Those who become chief executives set their sights on the C-suite at an early age. In fact, over 70 percent of the CEOs didn't have designs on the corner office until later in their careers. You must graduate from an elite college. In fact, only 7 percent of CEOs in the dataset are Ivy League graduates--and 8 percent didn't graduate from college at all. To become a CEO you need a flawless résumé. The reality: 45 percent of CEO candidates had at least one major career blowup. What those who reach the top do share are four key behaviors that anyone can master: they are decisive; they are reliable, delivering what they promised when the promise it, without exception; they adapt boldly, and they engage with stakeholders without shying away from conflict. Based on this breakthrough study of the most successful people in business, Botelho and Powell offer career advice for everyone who aspires to get ahead. Based on research insights illustrated by real life stories from CEOs and boardrooms, they tell us how to: - Fast-track our career by deploying the career catapults used by those who get to the top quickly - Overcome the hidden handicaps to getting the job we want. - Avoid the 5 hazards that most commonly derail those promoted into a new role. For everyone who aspires to rise up through the organization and achieve their full potential, The CEO Next Door is an essential guide.- https://www.amazon.com/CEO-Next-Door-Behaviors-World-Class/dp/1101906499- https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-lytkina-botelho-3b72785/- https://twitter.com/elbotelho?lang=enPlease do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on Instagram, Twitter or via email mark@vudream.comHumans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2PodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mark.metry.9Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Mark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/

Elena L. Botelho is a New York Times & WSJ Bestselling author. She grew up in Azerbaijan and Russia in a family of mathematicians and earned her MBA from Wharton. She has advised more than 200 CEOs and boards over nearly two decades, first as a strategy consultant at McKinsey and currently as a partner at ghSMART. New York Times Bestseller, Wall Street Journal Bestseller.Based on an in-depth analysis of over 2,600 leaders drawn from a database of more than 17,000 CEOs and C-suite executives, as well 13,000 hours of interviews, and two decades of experience advising CEOs and executive boards, Elena L. Botelho and Kim R. Powell overturn the myths about what it takes to get to the top and succeed. Their groundbreaking research was the featured cover story in the May-June 2017 issue of Harvard Business Review. It reveals the common attributes and counterintuitive choices that set apart successful CEOs—lessons that we can apply to our own careers. Much of what we hear about who gets to the top, and how, is wrong. Those who become chief executives set their sights on the C-suite at an early age. In fact, over 70 percent of the CEOs didn’t have designs on the corner office until later in their careers. You must graduate from an elite college. In fact, only 7 percent of CEOs in the dataset are Ivy League graduates--and 8 percent didn't graduate from college at all. To become a CEO you need a flawless résumé. The reality: 45 percent of CEO candidates had at least one major career blowup. What those who reach the top do share are four key behaviors that anyone can master: they are decisive; they are reliable, delivering what they promised when the promise it, without exception; they adapt boldly, and they engage with stakeholders without shying away from conflict. Based on this breakthrough study of the most successful people in business, Botelho and Powell offer career advice for everyone who aspires to get ahead. Based on research insights illustrated by real life stories from CEOs and boardrooms, they tell us how to: - Fast-track our career by deploying the career catapults used by those who get to the top quickly - Overcome the hidden handicaps to getting the job we want. - Avoid the 5 hazards that most commonly derail those promoted into a new role. For everyone who aspires to rise up through the organization and achieve their full potential, The CEO Next Door is an essential guide.- https://www.amazon.com/CEO-Next-Door-Behaviors-World-Class/dp/1101906499- https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-lytkina-botelho-3b72785/- https://twitter.com/elbotelho?lang=enPlease do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on Instagram, Twitter or via email mark@vudream.comHumans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2PodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mark.metry.9Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Mark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/

The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk Episode #256: Elena Botelho - How To Become A CEO Elena Botelho has been a Partner at ghSMART since 2007. Elena initiated and co-leads The CEO Genome Project® featured in a cover article of Harvard Business Review.  Her recent book, The CEO Next Door, is a New York Times Bestseller. The CEO Genome Project® is an extensive research and client practice supporting CEO's and executives on the path to CEO. The research explores paths and behaviors that lead to the top, typical setbacks CEO's encounter and ways to prevent them. Elena is a member of McKinsey M&A Integration Council – an invitation-only forum of senior executives from major corporations to share M&A best practices. Elena is a sought after speaker at leading industry events on leadership and M&A. The Learning Leader Show "Charisma is a myth when it comes to success as a CEO. The research suggests introverts are equally or more successful than charismatic extroverts" Show Notes: How do we define excellence? "Delivering results is how we define it" The keys to excellence (delivering results) Decisiveness - Conviction and speed Adapting proactively Relentless reliability - Delivering consistently -- This is the most powerful and important behavior Engage for impact Self assessments The lowest rated among 11,000 people Elena surveyed was: Reliability Why do people struggle with consistency? Consistency is hard across all domains of our lives Reliability - 3 keys Mindset - basic habits. How do we develop the correct mindset? -> Recognize that others need to be able to count on you. This translates to consistent habits Get an honest look in the mirror The WHO - Who are your surrounding yourself with? Process and culture you build The CEO Myths: Need to go to an Ivy League school (not true) CEO's were destined for greatness (nope) 70% of CEO's never set a goal to be a CEO Charisma - It helps you get the job, however when you look at results, it's not the way the ensure results Introverts are not less likely for success Advice to a current individual contributor: Having powerful mentors didn't seem to help them more than those who didn't Becoming a mentor to others does show it helps It forces you to be clear and become a teacher. Helps you get in the head of others and lead What are some mistakes first time managers make? "It can be messy" Be clear on what success looks like Is this the right team? Do personnel changes need to be made? What are the career catapults? 25% went to a top business school 97% of them did one of these three sprinters: 60% "went small to go big" -> Took a smaller role at an organization that led to something big They took on a big mess and fixed it The big leap - Take a role well before you're ready --> Take a risk Adapting proactively Being able to let go of a profitable business in order for long term success (give up short term for the long term) Key learning = the ability let go of the past "Becoming a mentor to others forces you to be clear and become a teacher." Social Media: Read: The CEO Next Door Go to: ghsmart.com Connect with me on LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group: The Learning Leader Community To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12

Elena Botelho, Co-author of "The CEO Next Door" and Partner in leadership advisory firm ghSMART, talks with Laura Zarrow about how you can tap into your unique strengths, and grow into being a more successful and impactful leader, regardless of where you started.Elena L. Botelho is co-author of "The CEO Next Door", founder and co-leader of the CEO Genome Project, and a partner at leadership advisory firm ghSMART. Elena’s passion is helping CEOs who aspire to elite levels of performance and social impact achieve their full potential. CEOs engage Elena to accelerate their success and protect them from painful setbacks. The CEO Genome Project is an extensive research and client practice that provides guidance to CEOs and executives on the path to becoming CEO, including behaviors that lead to the top, typical setbacks CEOs encounter and ways to prevent them. Elena is a member of McKinsey M&A Integration Council—an invitation only forum of senior executives from major corporations to share M&A best practices. Prior to joining ghSMART, Elena was an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, where she advised CEOs and senior executives of Fortune 500 companies and major private equity players on the issues of M&A, business strategy, organizational change, and operations. Her clients included major corporations in media, technology, and financial services. Elena grew up in Moscow and Azerbaijan and now lives with her family in Washington D.C. She holds an MBA from Wharton.Aired on February 28, 2018. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elena Botelho, partner at leadership advisory firm ghSmart, talks about the disconnect between the stereotype of the CEO and what research shows actually leads to high performance at that level. She says the image of the charismatic, tall male with a top university degree who’s a strategic visionary and makes great decisions under pressure is a pervasive one. However, research shows that four behaviors more consistently lead to high performance in the corner office: 1) deciding with speed and conviction 2) engaging for impact 3) adapting proactively 4) delivering reliably. Botelho is the co-author of the article “What Sets Successful CEOs Apart” in the May-June 2017 issue of Harvard Business Review.