The CEO Mindset: Developing Leadership Habits and Mental Models for Success | Build Strategic Thinking | Executive Leadership Skills | Business Growth & Decision-Making Tools

Being a CEO is high up on the list of most people’s career goals. Successful CEOs have a winning attitude, powerful habits and know how to ask the right questions to deliver the best results. But what does it really take to make it as a CEO? This book, penned by corporate leader and management guru Shiv Shivakumar, offers deep insights into the importance of prioritization, reflection, time management, relationships and the evolving landscape of leadership.
Through compelling stories and thorough analysis, Shiv shares invaluable lessons from his own career journey for the first time and brings in perspectives from thirteen leaders across industries like executive search, business, journalism, entrepreneurship, FMCG and education. The book also emphasizes collaboration and the importance of cultivating trust, shedding light on what employees seek from their leaders.
One does not become a CEO overnight―this book will set you on a journey of reflection, inculcating the right leadership values, and develop habits which will pave the way for a more meaningful and rewarding career.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Business
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 28 July 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143477250
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143477259
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 358 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22 x 12.9 x 19.8 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
Net Quantity ‏ : ‎ 500.00 Grams
Importer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Packer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Generic Name ‏ : ‎ Book
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