This guide helps navigate the crucial early days in the CEO role, drawing from interviews with successful CEOs. Taking on the CEO position is a pivotal moment that shapes your long-term perception. Despite the significance, few have shared their experiences regarding what worked, what didn't, and what they wished they had done differently. Dr. Ty Wiggins, a leadership advisor specializing in CEO transitions, offers insights on how to effectively establish yourself, accelerate your impact, and enjoy a fulfilling career. The book combines compelling storytelling with research from hundreds of CEOs, providing a practical roadmap for new leaders. It covers essential actions like defining priorities, building a team, implementing critical changes, collaborating with the board, and shaping the organization's culture. Readers will learn why the CEO role is among the toughest and loneliest in business and how to counter the pressure of the “First 100 Days” mindset to achieve sustainable success. Additionally, it addresses how to avoid the “CEO Bubble” and navigate challenges and setbacks. This resource is invaluable for newly appointed CEOs and anyone interested in understanding the mindset and priorities of top executives, including board members, leadership coaches, and consultants.
Daniel O. Connor Books
- Stephen Langton



Beloved by generations, this world-famous story of the boy who could not grow up is now adapted as a major motion picture from Universal Pictures, scheduled for nationwide release on Christmas Day, 2003. Reissue.