April 2009
Quick Review (listed under "Special Report / CEOs tackle tough times")
What it’s about:
On average, upper managers have about three years to "work their magic." Then they either move on or move out, says best-selling author Jason Jennings. However, few understand what steps to take to ensure quick success. That’s why Jennings and his research team searched the Fortune 1000 for CEOs who created the most shareholder value during the last decade. Then he interviewed the 10 best performers and distilled their success secrets in his new book, Hit the Ground Running: A Manual for New Leaders.
What’s inside:
Jennings profiles each CEO and identifies a set of rules they use to guide their actions. The rules: Don't deceive yourself, gain belief, ask for help, hire and keep the right people, see through the fog, drive stakes in the ground, simplify everything, be accountable, cultivate a fierce sense of urgency, and be a fish out of water.
Why it’s worth your time:
Take the quiz in the first chapter to test your leadership instincts. You'll discover how you stack up against Jennings' list of top performers. However, the real value in Hit the Ground Running is how much detail Jennings offers about the CEOs. You’ll discover the tactics, strategies, values and guiding principles of the best CEOs—each with a proven record of successfully taking charge and putting his or her organization on track to outperform all others.
As Jennings’ father once told him "Son, it’s a wise man that learns from his experiences, but a far wiser man who learns from the experiences of others as well."
Jason Jennings’ book, Hit the Ground Running, is published by Portfolio. Go to www.jason-jennings.com for more information.
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