The Corner Office: Indispensable and Unexpected Lessons from CEOs on How to Lead and Succeed

Adam Bryant of The New York Times interviewed more than seventy CE Os to understand what it takes to reach the top in business and inspire others. The CE Os shared stories and insights about their leadership approaches and the lessons they learned while advancing through their careers. The Corner Office draws on interviews with executives including Steve Ballmer (Microsoft), Carol Bartz (Yahoo), Jeffrey Katzenberg (DreamWorks), and Alan Mulally (Ford). Bryant identifies five personality traits that high performers exhibit—qualities the CE Os themselves value most and that distinguish rising stars from their peers. The book explores how top executives get the most out of others and demystifies the practice of leadership. Since leadership approaches vary, these CE Os offer different perspectives on what makes an effective leader and employee. The book is intended for aspiring executives of all ages seeking to become more effective in their roles.