In their first six months, a new CEO should focus on nurturing the four behaviors associated with success: decisiveness, engaging for impact, relentless reliability, and adapting boldly. They should aim to get results in the right roles and get noticed for those results. They should not view their career as a succession of jobs, but as a portfolio of experiences that demonstrate expertise, leadership, and specific skills. They should also learn how to manage the board of directors effectively.
There are four behaviors associated with success as a CEO: making decisions with speed and convictio...
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