CEO Excellence is a practical leadership book built around what separates exceptional CEOs from the rest. Based on extensive research and conversations with top corporate leaders, the book explains how great CEOs think, decide, lead teams, work with boards, manage stakeholders, and maintain personal effectiveness.
This book is especially useful for business leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, founders, executives, and readers interested in leadership at the highest level. Rather than offering generic leadership advice, it focuses on the specific mindsets and practices required to lead large organisations with clarity and discipline.
Structured, insightful, and deeply business-focused, CEO Excellence is a strong choice for serious readers who want to understand leadership from the top seat.
• Book Title: CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest
• Authors: Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller and Vikram Malhotra
• Category: Leadership / Business / Management / Executive Strategy
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781982179670
• Pages: 384
• Package Includes: 1 book
CEO Excellence examines the role of the CEO through six key responsibilities: setting direction, aligning the organisation, mobilising through leaders, engaging the board, connecting with stakeholders, and managing personal effectiveness.
Its strength lies in combining research-backed insight with real-world leadership practices. The book helps readers understand that great CEOs are not only visionaries; they are disciplined operators who make clear choices, build strong teams, and create systems for sustained performance.
Reader & Media Notes
• Written by senior McKinsey leaders with deep experience advising CEOs
• Based on research and conversations with high-performing corporate leaders
• Strongly suited for readers interested in executive leadership and organisational performance
About the Authors
Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, and Vikram Malhotra are senior McKinsey leaders known for their work with CEOs, senior executives, and major organisations. Their writing focuses on leadership, performance, culture, and organisational effectiveness.
Why Read This Book
• Explains how high-performing CEOs approach leadership
• Useful for executives, founders, managers, and business students
• Covers strategy, culture, talent, boards, stakeholders, and personal effectiveness
• Practical and research-informed
• Strong read for serious business and leadership readers
Perfect For
• Business leaders
• Entrepreneurs and founders
• Managers and executives
• MBA and business students
• Corporate gifting
• Leadership and strategy gift boxes
• Title: CEO Excellence
• Subtitle: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest
• Authors: Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller and Vikram Malhotra
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781982179670
• Pages: 384
• Practical leadership guide for senior decision-makers
• Based on insights from top CEOs and leadership research
• Covers six core CEO responsibilities
• Strong choice for business, management, and strategy readers
• A premium gift for leaders and ambitious professionals
Care Note
Keep away from water, direct sunlight, and excessive humidity. Store in a dry place to preserve the cover and pages.
