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This book focuses on what makes a successful CEO and the paths to becoming one in today´s global economy. Chapters in the book include insights by 20 top CEOs - one from each G20 country - gathered from an extensive global qualitative research project. Through seven easy-to-digest "master classes" that demystify the role of the 21st century CEO, the authors present their findings in an accessible, conversational style that serves as a step-by-step guide for those who aspire to become CEOs, and develop essential character traits, experience, and skills required of the role.

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1 Class 1: Introduction-Getting Ready for School 2 Class 2: Personality-The Three Essential Traits of the CEO 3 Class 3: Education-Three Academic Proverbs for Future CEOs 4 Class 4: Experience-Three Dilemmas for Would-Be CEOs 5 Class 5: Meta-Skills-a C, E and O Taxonomy 6 Class 6: Roles-The Four Essential Functions of the CEO 7 Class 7: Style-Five Ways to Project Yourself as a CEO 8 Class 8: Staying at the Top (But Not Too Long)-The Five Challenges All CEOs Must Master 9 Conclusion: Lessons for Future CEOs, Their Parents and Educators

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Stanislav Shekshnia is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Business at INSEAD and a senior partner at Ward Howell International. He provides advice and coaching to senior executives, holds several board memberships, and was previously CEO of Alfa-Telecom and Millicom International Cellular. This is his ninth book. Professor Shekshnia was educated at Moscow State University (master´s and PhD) and Northeastern University (MBA).
Kirill Kravchenko is Deputy CEO for Organizational Affairs of Gazprom Neft. For eight years, until March 2017, he was CEO of Serbian multinational oil company, NIS, where he remains on the board of directors. He previously worked as a consultant, and for YUKOS and Schlumberger in Europe and Latin America. He has a degree in sociology (Moscow State University) and PhD in economics (Russian University of Chemical Technology).
Elin Williams is a freelance writer specialising in business, careers and higher education. She holds a BA and doctorate from the University of Oxford and is a qualified teacher.

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