The CEO Next Door: The 4 Behaviors That Transform Ordinary People into World-Class Leaders

Based on a breakthrough study of over 2,600 leaders along with real-life inspiring stories, Botelho and Powell overturn myths about what it takes to get to the top.

Those who reach the top share four key behaviors: They are decisive, adaptable, reliable and engaging (DARE). The book features useful analytics-driven insights to guide your career.

Top research findings:

1. Over 70% of the CEOs did not set a goal to become CEO until much later in their careers.

2. Only 7% of CEOs in the data set are ivy league graduates.

3. 45% of CEO candidates had at least one major career blowup.

4. 60% of those who climbed the corporate ladder quickly did so after having taken a lower position at a smaller firm.