Haunting the CEO - Hardcover

John D. Hughes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0615356001 ISBN 13: 9780615356006

Publisher: Spotless Books, 2010

Synopsis

Haunting the CEO is a leadership book written in a suspense-filled, entertaining story format. It tells the story of a CIO, Brian Kagey, who has failed as a CIO...and is about to fail again. He is introduced to a mentor who guides him through a journey of self-discovery, learning what it means to be a true leader. Readers are quickly pulled into the characters and storyline, feeling Brian's struggle while also gaining new leadership insights along the way.

And the book is more than a leadership tale, it provides implementable ideas and strategies for CEOs, CIOs and other business leaders. Readers will learn the three core traits of true leaders, the concept of "right leadership" what true leaders do on a daily basis to deliver optimal results, among other unique leadership insights and concepts. Readers will also better understand why CIOs (and other leaders) fail and how they can transform themselves and their careers.

About this title

About the Author:

John D. Hughes has been in IT for nearly 30 years working in a variety of industries and for such highly-regarded companies as Bank One (now Chase), Worthington Industries and Cendant Corporation. In addition to writing, John has been a successful CIO, and now a consulting and Interim CIO, as well as a CIO coach.

Review:

John has woven an entertaining and thought-provoking story. This should be required reading and a topic of discussion in business and technology schools across the country. Besides the most important lesson of the story regarding the role of technology in a business, the book presents some terrific pearls of wisdom that are integral to the successful career development of business leaders. Haunting The CEO nails it! --- Larry Kinder, Executive Management Consultant and former Global CIO, Cendant Corporation and former CIO, Avis

Haunting the CEO is a book for new and seasoned CIOs. The book is a breeze to read and the scenarios and IT challenges hit home. The ideas and approaches to success in the book are all actionable and realistic. Delivering strategic growth and innovation through IT is absolutely doable! --- Raj Rawal, Sr VP and CIO, Burger King Corp.

Haunting the CEO is a new spin on the classic business book, packaging important life lessons for today's CIO into a first person novel. Highly recommended! --- Gregory R. Simpson, Chief Technology Officer, GE

About this edition

• Publisher: Spotless Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0615356001
• ISBN 13: 9780615356006
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192