So You Dream of Being a Chief Executive?: The Route to the Top Book

"In So you dream of being a Chief Executive? John Viney takes a refreshing look at the requirements for a good Chief Executive. He dispels the myth that Chief Executives need to be driving monomaniacs aggressively sweeping others from their path. His is a more holistic appraoch, suggesting the need for Chief Executives to inspire and return trust, loyalty and respect. This is a thoughtful and balanced account, which offers an informed view from the boardroom." Thomas Glocer, Chief Executive, Reuters "Scaling the corporate heights is an exhilarating but terrifying prospect for talented young executives. This book take out some of the fear and shows calmly and authoritatively how individuals can make the most of their talents and opportunities. John Viney offers an inside track on how aspiring Chief Exectuives can realise their own dreams and make a major contribution to business along the way." Bob Walker, CEO, Severn Trent "In So you dream of being a Chief Executive? John Viney brings to bear his many years' exposure to successful executives to offer a potent distillation of what success is. In an account which is sometimes arresting, always interesting and frequently playful, he comes close to offering an elixir of success. Essential reading for the business stars of the future and those connected with them." Brendan O'Neil, CEO, ICI PLC Read More