Introduction: The Four Seasons of a CEO -- Chapter One: Stepping Up: Becoming a High-Potential CEO Candidate -- Chapter Two: Starting Strong: Making Your CEO Transition a Catalyst for Renewal -- Chapter Three: Staying Ahead: How the Best CEOs Continually Improve Performance -- Chapter Four: Sending It Forward: Successfully Transitioning Out of the CEO Role -- Conclusion: The Future of the CEO Role -- Appendix A: Reflection Exercises -- Appendix B: CEO Biographies

"In the high-stakes world of corporate leadership, becoming a Fortune 500 CEO is an Everest-like ascent--with only the savviest managing to avoid falling off the mountain. In A CEO for All Seasons, you'll find an essential climbing route that will take you through every stage. Featured in this tip-dense guide is wisdom from some of the world's most iconic leaders, including Dell Technologies' Michael Dell, Merck's Ken Frazier, Nasdaq's Adena Friedman, Morgan Stanley's James Gorman, Blackstone's Steve Schwarzman, ASML's Peter Wennink, and Chevron's Mike Wirth."