The Secrets of CEOs

Shanghai: ACCA global leadership series

2009-10-14T11:47:00.000-07:00

Steve spent the morning with aspiring Chinese CEOs figuring out how “The New Secrets of CEOs” types and fellowship model can help accelerate their careers.

Really looking forward to speaking at The Guanghua School of Management in Beijing on Friday afternoon.

Tsingtao: Fascinating “The New Secrets of CEOs” session with CEO of Haier Zhang Ruimin

2009-10-14T11:46:00.000-07:00

Another inspirational session with a top CEO. Will certainly be examining how you balance building a global business performance model while at the same time innovating your business leadership in “The New Secrets of CEOs”.

Steve chairs the CEO event in India

2009-10-14T11:44:00.002-07:00

9^th/10^th Oct : Global CEO series comes to London. Steve inaugurated and moderated the first ever Leaders in India business forum in Mumbai. Leaders included Steve Forbes (Forbes) ,Donald Trump (Trump Organization) , Adi Godrej (Godrej Group of Industries) , Keiran Mumus Bashor, Tejpreet Singh Chopra (GE India) , D Shivakumar (Nokia), Raman Roy (Quattro), Sushil Handar (Claris Lifesciences) and debated how to win in the coming years with Steve and a packed house.

Hyderabad: ISB business school exploring how to do business in the right way in emerging markets

2009-10-14T11:44:00.001-07:00

Ajit Rangnekar and the team are running some really interesting experiments in how to build successful commercial business around India’s growing middle class and poor. Watch this space!

Steve and Andy start interviewing global CEOs for “The New Secrets of CEOs”

2009-10-14T11:42:00.000-07:00

Fantastic week in India interviewing exceptional CEOs Mukesh Ambani ( Reliance Industries LTD) , Deepak Parekh (HDFC) and KV Kamath( ICICI Bank) for the forthcoming “The New Secrets of CEOs” .

No doubt: Important lessons for western CEOs coming out of the east.

"300-page encyclopaedia of expertise" - Jim Ewan reviews Secrets for "The Reading Chronicle"

2009-08-28T02:49:00.001-07:00

Review below or reproduced on Jim's blog: http://www.essentialbusinessbooks.com/labels/leadership.htm

Wise words from the top: The Secrets of CEOs by Steve Tappin & Andrew Cave
Profile by Jim Ewan

How would you like the opportunity to quiz 150 leaders of major organisations about how they run their businesses? That's exactly what Tappin and Cave do in this 300-page encyclopaedia of expertise.

For the first time, claim the authors, 150 top chief executives reveal what it is really like to be a CEO; what it has taken them to succeed; what motivates them.

Published just before the world economy imploded, the book examines the trends shaping the world, the early stages of the 'credit crunch' and the resulting fundamental change; change that most agreed was inevitable- and now have been proved right.

Later in the book, the different types of leader and their unique approaches are put under the spotlight. There is some inevitable simplification - for instance reducing leadership behaviour to five 'types' - but the conclusions have the air of authenticity and will be most useful in helping the reader understand his/her own 'type' and consequent potential shortcomings.

There is sound advice for up and coming leaders, together with a dire health/happiness/relationships warning - just in case anyone believes the world of the CEO is one of endless milk and honey.

Not an 'easy' read but one well worth the effort.

Steve to chair and moderate first ever Leaders in India forum

2009-08-07T04:00:00.000-07:00

PRESS RELEASE: IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Secrets of CEOs and Leaders in India today confirm that Steve Tappin, CEO Confidant and CEO, The Secrets of CEOs, will be chairing and moderating the Leaders in India conference from 9-10th October in Mumbai.

Steve commented:

"Ever since we flagged up the new era of "hard globalization" in "The Secrets of CEOs", I've been spending as much time as possible in India. Indian businesses like Infosys and Wipro are great examples of smart CEOs creating global challenger businesses; the West is just starting to realize how much it has to learn from them.

The global "Leaders" series is definitely one of the few premier events for showcasing the latest in CEO thinking and I'm very pleased to be involved for the second year running and at the inaugural Leaders in India. We'll be taking the opportunity really to unpack how Indian businesses can exploit the global recession to steal a march in global markets and how you can best win at home in India. With an exciting mix of Indian and global speakers, it's going to a hell of a show."

Tanmay Modi, Forum Director of Leaders in India commented:

“Leaders in India attracts some of the sharpest minds in business. The forum’s agenda has been carefully designed to stimulate even the most seasoned professionals while leaving ample room for spontaneous discussions. Navigating this agenda requires a wide breadth of experience and intellect. Steve Tappin has interviewed over 150 senior business leaders at length and consults to many Fortune 500 CEOs, I am delighted he is anchoring the upcoming forum.”

More information and tickets to the event here.

Notes to editors

The Secrets of CEOs

Steve is the first CEO confidant on both business and personal leadership for some of the world's most successful CEOs. He draws on 20 years' experience of working with Chairmen and CEOs and insights from his bestselling book, The Secrets of CEOs: 150 Global CEOs lift the lid on Business, Life and Leadership. Today, Steve and The Secrets of CEOs team are working with many of the most successful FTSE100 and Fortune500 businesses, including Tesco, RSA, Virgin and Deloitte

Steve is the most sought after Global CEO commentator and event host: recent events and media appearances include the BBC, CNBC, Sky News, Leaders in London, BusinessWeek, Fortune, FT, New York Times, Telegraph, Economic Times, Mint, Financial Express and Business Today.

Leaders in India

Leaders in India Business Forum 2009 is the inaugural Indian chapter of the world’s largest series of leadership and business events which have included speakers such as Richard Branson, Kofi Annan, and Philip Kotler. Leaders takes place annually in London, Dubai and Abu Dhabi and Informa is bringing this event to India for the first time this year, between 9^th – 10^th October.

This event is a must attend for any organizational head or CXO involved/interested in doing business in India, as it serves as a high-level gateway to and within, the Indian business community. Leaders in India Business Forum 2009 will be THE platform for you to network with highly respected Indian and International business leaders, who will speak in Mumbai over 2 days, to enhance your management thinking and share best practice.

Featuring Indian leaders such as Adi Godrej, Kishore Biyani and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, along with special guest speakers Abhinav Bindra and Narain Karthikeyan, the event will also host The “IIBAAs” (Indo-International Business Achievement Awards) on 9^th October 2009 which is expected to be a highlight at the inaugural, high profile Leaders in India Business Forum. Nominees include Ratan Tata and Mukesh Ambani in ‘individual’ categories, and the Tata Group, GE and Google in the ‘organisation’ categories.

Sky News asks Steve "CEO - best job in the world?"

2009-06-11T11:24:00.001-07:00

What's it really like to be a CEO? Surely, with the chance to make a real difference to the world, it's one of the best jobs out there? Sky News asked Steve to tell them what he thinks... read his views here.

Right place, right time -- keynote at CelebrAsian 2009

2009-06-02T02:49:00.000-07:00

Steve was the invited keynote speaker at the CelebrAsian International CEO Forum May 20-22 at the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott, New York.

Steve urged delegates to seize their moment: at the interface of the USA and Asia, delegates are right in the midst of hard globalisation and all the opportunity that offers - a real case of being in the right place at the right time!

Secrets in California

2009-06-02T02:45:00.001-07:00

Salem Radio Network caught up with Steve in California to talk about the Secrets of CEOs and leading through a downturn - catch Steve on satellite radio US-wide.

Career Secrets in New York

2009-06-02T02:40:00.000-07:00

Steve shared the secrets of building a 21st Century Career with an exclusive group of US CEOs and aspirant CEOs in a keynote to the Leader Connections Executive Career Workshop at the University Club in Manhattan on May 19.

Australian praise for "The Secrets of CEOs"

2009-05-13T13:02:00.001-07:00

The Australian Investors Association found "the book is reasoned, well researched and a worthwhile read for aspiring CEOs, managers and investors." More here.

Bullied by the blackberry

2009-05-10T09:46:00.000-07:00

CEOs' lives today in "quote-a-minute...plain and frank insights-packed The Secrets of CEOs" Economic Times

Arati Menon at India's Economic Times checked in with Steve Tappin on how global CEOs are coping with the capital crunch. Menon enjoyed the book's "plain and frank insights." Find out what Steve told him about CEOs today here

New York keynote: CelebrAsian ’09 May 21st

2009-04-24T06:49:00.000-07:00

Steve Tappin will be the featured speaker at the CelebrAsian International CEO Forum May 20-22 at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn, New York.

More information and tickets

What CEOs Want from HR and People Development

2009-04-24T06:37:00.000-07:00

Steve keynoted at the CIPD's flagship conference "HRD 2009 - People and Organisational Development" on Wednesday 22nd. Speaking on "What CEOs Want from HR and People Development", Steve challenged the assembled HR directors both to deliver the short term performance essential to their businesses' survival but also to keep their CEOs' eyes firmly fixed on positioning for growth coming out of the recession by developing the best talent in their industry. The speech set up a lively audience interrogation both Steve and Premier Farnell CEO Harriet Green (1 of only 5 FTSE250 CEOs).

Get HR Zone's take on the speech here

Steve speaks to the CIPD "Leading in a Downturn" conference in London

2009-03-18T02:51:00.000-07:00

Steve addressed over 100 HR directors and managers on "HR Taking the Lead through the Downturn" at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's "Managing in a Downturn" conference in London yesterday. HRDs were keen to debate how to balance driving the tough resourcing conversations needed today with continuing to develop the organisation's best leaders. http://www.cipd.co.uk/cande/managing-through-a-downturn/conference.

London Business School explores "Hard Globalisation"

2009-03-18T02:49:00.000-07:00

Check out the Spring 2009 edition of London Business School's Business Strategy Review to get the 3 page wrap on our "Hard Globalisation" chapter.

Secrets in South Africa!

2009-03-08T09:36:00.000-07:00

The Secrets of CEOs has been selling like hot cakes in South Africa. Summit TV caught up with Andy to learn more about the book - watch the interview here: http://www.summit.co.za/video/face2face/20090209 (scroll to third clip).

Sky New Business Book of the Month: The Secrets of CEOs makes shortlist of 3

2009-01-28T13:44:00.000-08:00

"The Secrets of CEOs" has made the last three books for the Sky News Business Book of the Month. See the three at: http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Business. Do give us a good review if you like the book!

Cover story: Today's Manager - "Empowerment and the CEO"

2009-01-07T02:40:00.000-08:00

"The Secrets of CEOs" features on the cover of the Singapore Institute of Management's "Today's Manager" journal this month. "Empowerment and the CEO: how to let go and still stay in control" explores how businesses can use the cell model described in Part III of the book to balance effective performance policing and minimum global standards with driving power down to the front line of the business to encourage successful commercially-focused innovation. http://www.sim.edu.sg/mbs/pub/gen/mbs_pub_gen_content.cfm?mnuid=92

"Learn what makes these CEOs tick": Human Resources Magazine

2008-12-15T08:45:00.000-08:00

Writing in Human Resources Magazine, Phil Barr "would recommend ["The Secrets of CEOs"] to my senior HR colleagues, and would urge you to do the same." Phil thinks the chapter on coping with the capital crunch is "required reading" and that the "chapter analysing most CEOs' perceptions of HR, a topic I found very challenging, [was "very on the mark"]...because it provided hints on the way we should develop our careers."

"a revealing insight into the pressures at the very top" CPO Agenda Magazine

2008-12-15T08:42:00.000-08:00

CPO Agenda Magazine thinks "The Secrets of CEOs" provides "a revealing insight into the pressures at the very top".

Steve draws on the book - "Leading in Tough Times - a one-day conference"

2008-12-11T06:55:00.000-08:00

Steve is teaming up with leadership development experts Roffey Park to lead a one day workshop on "Leading in Tough Times".

This will be a results-orientated leadership conference to share how top CEOs recommend you:
*Make your business super efficient to survive the recession without cutting out the muscle needed to win in the upturn
*Adapt your products and services to drive improved performance
*Continue to attract and develop the top 1% of global talent
* Learn how to keep you and your executives fresh and positive so you can cope with stress and lead effectively
*Position your company to beat your competitors as you come out of the recession

Learn more and register your interest at: http://www.roffeypark.com/whatweoffer/events/Pages/Leadingintoughtimes.aspx

Spectator Business: "The making of a chief executive"

2008-12-11T06:17:00.000-08:00

Andy gives the Spectator Business a taste of The Secrets of CEOs. Read the article here:
http://www.spectator.co.uk/business/the-magazine/entrepreneur/3058236/part_1/the-making-of-a-chief-executive.thtml

Les Echos: What Leaders for Tomorrow?

2008-11-27T08:35:00.001-08:00

Major French business daily Les Echos carries a management feature on "The Secrets of CEOs" today: "Quels Patrons pour Demain?" Read it here (in French) : http://www.lesechos.fr/management/actu/4801741-quels-patrons-pour-demain-.htm

Bangkok Post Reviews "The Secrets of CEOs"

2008-11-24T12:20:00.000-08:00

"If you're looking for a CEO's manual, I recommend The Secrets of CEOs: 150 Global Chief Executives Lift the Lid on Business, Life and Leadership by Steve Tappin and Andrew Cave," writes Kriengsak Niratpatanasai in the Bangkok Post.

Read the full article here: http://www.bangkokpost.com/241108_Business/24Nov2008_biz36.php

Mint turns the tables on Steve: "The author spills his secrets - The corporate kingmaker likes leaders who are on a mission to make a difference"

2008-11-24T01:22:00.000-08:00

Mint, a joint venture between Hindustan Times and The New York Times, turned the tables on Steve and made him spill his own Secrets on Friday. Learn about Steve's career to date and what really makes him tick here: http://www.livemint.com/2008/11/21234725/Steve-Tappin--The-author-spil.html?pg=2

Financial Express - "Wanted: CEOs from India"

2008-11-17T10:17:00.000-08:00

Steve and Suman Tarafdar discussed the right role for CEOs and how Indian CEOs measure up last week in Delhi. Read Steve's conclusions here: http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Wanted-CEOs-from-India/383203/.

Business Today: Top Indian Journal gets Steve Tappin's view on Indian CEOs

2008-11-17T10:14:00.000-08:00

"I think Indian CEOs have the DNA to become next-generation global leaders. " Manu Kaushik was eager to hear what Steve thinks of Indian CEOs. Read the whole article here: http://businesstoday.digitaltoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8604.

Andrew Cave: Britain's Best Bosses

2008-10-28T08:18:00.000-07:00

Andrew Cave, co-author with Steve Tappin of The Secrets of CEOs, gave Shares magazine his insight into why some leading executives stand out from the pack. Read the full 10 top boss profiles in the cover story of the latest issue of Shares Magazine.

BusinessWeek50 European Leadership Forum 2008 - Steve Tappin

2008-10-27T06:33:00.000-07:00

Steve Tappin will speak at the BusinessWeek50 European Leadership Forum on "Leadership" and "Europe's Relationship with Growth Countries and Globalisation" at Claridge's on Tuesday November 25th. See the full programme and booking details here: http://www.bwevents.com/elf/programme.html

CEO Magazine feature - "The Secrets of CEOs"

2008-10-23T09:21:00.000-07:00

CEO Magazine this month features an exclusive extract from "The Secrets of CEOs" examining the real lives of CEOs, including the sacrifices they make and who they turn to in times of trouble. Read it here: http://www.the-chiefexecutive.com/features/feature43674/

"A wealth of distilled insights" - The Hindu Business Line

2008-10-23T05:58:00.000-07:00

D. Murali reviewed The Secrets of CEOs for The Hindu Business Line. Read his online review here: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/manager/2008/10/13/stories/2008101350201000.htm

Fortune: "Global CEOs brace for the worst"

2008-10-09T07:54:00.001-07:00

Steve Tappin featured as a guest panellist at the European gala launch of the latest Fortune500 list alongside Girish Paranjpe, co-CEO Wipro, Ann Moore, Chairman and CEO of Time Inc and Robert Corcoran, Head, GE Foundation. Steve gave his view on the CEO reaction to the capital crunch - you can read Fortune's write-up of what he said here: http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/08/news/economy/globalbummer_mehta.fortune

Director Magazine: "stimulating new book"

2008-10-08T02:24:00.000-07:00

Writing in the October edition of Director Magazine, Richard Cree thinks that "this stimulating new book by Heidrick & Stuggles managing partner Steve Tappin and financial journalist Andrew Cave ... there is plenty of substance here to inform and inspire future bosses...Punchy case studies and pithy conclusions make this a good addition to those creaking bookshelves." Read the whole review here: http://www.director.co.uk/MAGAZINE/2008/10%20October/books_secretsofCEOs_62_3.html

US ZDNET "Secrets“ is "a fascinating, thought provoking read.”

2008-10-07T03:41:00.000-07:00

Writing for ZDNet, Oliver Marks found The Secrets of CEOs a "fascinating insight through extensive interviews of the large enterprise CEO lifestyle. ... a fascinating, thought provoking read.” Read the review here: http://blogs.zdnet.com/collaboration/?p=151

"one of the most interesting business books of the season": thebookdepository.co.uk

2008-10-06T03:05:00.000-07:00

The Book Depository thinks that The Secrets of CEOs is "one of the most interesting business books of the season". Read the full review here: http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/WEBSITE/WWW/WEBPAGES/viewarticle.php?type=bookonmedia&id=170

FT book review by Richard Donkin: "Teams hold the key to a leader's success"

2008-10-02T04:42:00.000-07:00

Richard Donkin reviewed "The Secrets of CEOs" in the FT today. He concludes that "in a corporate world digging in for hard times ahead, a little bit of fellowship might go a long way. " Read the review here: http://us.ft.com/ftgateway/superpage.ft?news_id=fto100120081442023726&page=1

The Times warns that half of CEOs find the role "intensely lonely" - drawing on research from "The Secrets of CEOs"

2008-10-01T01:54:00.000-07:00

Carol Lewis of The Times today draws on research from The Secrets of CEOs to warn that, "You need to be sure you really want [to be a CEO]. About half of the 150 chief executive officers that were interviewed for the book The Secrets of CEOs said that they found the role “intensely lonely,” that the hours were long and that the responsibilities were huge, with international travel playing havoc with any social life that they might have had. More than half of those interviewed said they had little time for family or personal interests and passions." http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/movers_and_shakers/executive_movers/article4855530.ece

China's QQ.com gets a briefing on "The Secrets of CEOs"

2008-09-29T05:50:00.000-07:00

Leading Chinese website qq.com interviewed Steve at the World Economic Forum's New Global Champions conference in Tianjin yesterday. You can watch the video here: http://finance.qq.com/a/20080928/000610.htm

Indian Mint features "Coping with the Capital Crunch"

2008-09-29T03:18:00.001-07:00

Mint, the English language business newspaper joint venture between The Wall Street Journal and The Hindustan Times on Friday published an extract from chapter 5 of The Secrets of CEOs - Coping with the Capital Crunch. Read it here: http://www.livemint.com/2008/09/26221816/Book-Extract--Coping-with-the.html

The New York Times: Pressure at the Top

2008-09-22T02:57:00.000-07:00

Amid the market turmoil, The New York Times picked up on The Secrets of CEOs to get a perspective on how CEOs cope with the pressure: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/21/business/21suits.html?_r=2&ref=business&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Finanz und Wirtschaft: Auch Konzernchefs haben Geheimnisse

2008-09-19T11:36:00.000-07:00

Swiss broadsheet Finanz und Wirtschaft's "Notes from London" column featured The Secrets of CEOs on Saturday September 13.

Number One Bestseller!

2008-09-19T11:29:00.001-07:00

Not only was The Secrets of CEOs the UK's number one bestselling business book on amazon.co.uk on Sunday 14th September, it is this week's number one bestselling Hardback in the Telegraph's bookstore! http://books.telegraph.co.uk/BerteShopWeb/customPage.do?CMSFragment=BestSellPage1.jsp&title=Bestsellers

The Times: Take Five

2008-09-19T11:27:00.001-07:00

In its five pieces of advice for the week, The Times advises: "... Be realistic: A new book based on interviews with 150 CEOs – The Secrets of CEOs (Nicholas Brealey Publishing, £18) – makes fascinating reading. The overwhelming message is that being the boss is tough. It’s lonely, your personal life suffers and the international travel becomes a chore.Mervyn Davies, chairman and former chief executive of Standard Chartered, said: “If you’re a bad traveller and run an international business, it’s a nightmare. You’re not sleeping and you’re coming home wrecked. It’s a job, for Christ’s sake. When they put you in your box and it is over, you’re not going to be judged on how much profit you made.” “I can’t remember my boys growing up,” another said. " http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/career_and_jobs/article4769230.ece

Accountancy Age TV: Your Career and the Credit Crunch

2008-09-19T02:18:00.000-07:00

Kevin Reed talks to Steve about "your career and the credit crunch". Watch the interview on Accountancy Age TV here:
http://www.accountancyage.com/tv-audio/

The Economist: "Even chief executives are human. Really"

2008-09-16T06:47:00.000-07:00

The Economist was intrigued by our expose of what life as a CEO is really like - and the CEO Health Warning we issue in the book. Take a look at their findings here: http://www.economist.com/daily/columns/businessview/displayStory.cfm?story_id=12235260

Guardian: Guardian online Secrets of CEOs poll

2008-09-15T04:28:00.000-07:00

In an online Secrets of CEOs poll, 52% of people told guardian.co.uk that they would rather not be a CEO: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/poll/2008/sep/10

Reuters: Video interview with Steve Tappin

2008-09-15T04:04:00.001-07:00

Michelle Carlile-Alkhouri reports on The Secrets of CEOs for Reuters.com. Watch the video here: http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=90569&feedType

Daily Telegraph: Chief Executives Still Don’t Get the Web

2008-09-15T04:03:00.002-07:00

The Daily Telegraph’s four day serialisation of the book finished today with a look at the key things CEOs need to know about the web: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2008

Sunday Telegraph: How bosses train to be the best

2008-09-15T04:03:00.001-07:00

In the third of their four-part serialisation of The Secrets of CEOs, The Sunday Telegraph examined How bosses train to be the best: http://74.125.45.104/search?q=cache:AeYg1B8Zhl0J:www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml%3Fxml%3D/money/2008/09/14/cnsecrets114.xml+how+bosses+train+to+be+the+best&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=uk

Saturday Telegraph profiles Steve Tappin

2008-09-15T03:58:00.001-07:00

Dominic White profiled The Secrets of CEOs author Steve Tappin on Saturday. You can find the interview here: http://74.125.95.104/search?q=cache:7v6Pd0mTfVMJ:www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml%3Fxml%3D/money/2008/09/13/ccprof113.xml+tapping+into+the+minds+of+the+world%27s+top+ceos&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=uk

The Times: Prufrock picks up The Secrets of CEOs

2008-09-15T03:41:00.000-07:00

You can read The Times’ Prufrock’s take on the book:
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/article4748338.ece

Management Today "Books Special: Steve Tappin tells us a secret"

2008-09-12T02:15:00.000-07:00

Management Today have published a "Books Special: Steve Tappin tells us a secret. And it's a big one for all ambitious MT'ers: how to be a CEO, and what life is like in the corner office.
Happily enough, a brand new book – launched last night – tackles this very subject, in impressively comprehensive fashion..." Read the full books special here: http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/channel/Leadership/news/845739/books-special-steve-tappin-tells-us-secret/

Daily Telegraph: Leading through fellowship is the way ahead in globalised age

2008-09-12T02:12:00.000-07:00

Read the second of our 4 part serialisation in the Daily Telegraph today. "The current leadership model of many traditional Western "command-and-control" businesses is destined to fail because the many challenges they face will overwhelm cumbersome corporate structures. At the same time, many CEOs are not happy and are failing to obtain any balance in their lives, with many complaining that it is very lonely at the top and they have little support..." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2008/09/12/cnsecrets112.xml&page=1.

Daily Telegraph: "Profiting from globalisation: CEOs reveal their secrets" - first of 4 part series today

2008-09-11T02:28:00.000-07:00

"The world of business is changing fast with new and difficult economic challenges looming. Steve Tappin and Andrew Cave's new book, The Secrets of CEOs brings together 150 top global chief executives to give readers a unique insight into how the most successful brains see the future..." Read the full extract from Chapter 2, Profiting from Hard Globalisation, on the Telegraph website. Over the next 3 working days, The Daily Telegraph will feature further extracts from the book on the CEO fellowship, being at your best and the third wave of the internet. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2008/09/11/cnsecrets111.xml

BBC Today Programme: Steve debates The Secrets of CEOs on the Radio 4 Today Programme with John Humphreys and Polly Toynbee

2008-09-10T06:32:00.000-07:00

John Humphrys and Polly Toynbee discussed the findings of The Secrets of CEOs and especially whether CEOs are paid too much this morning. Check it out here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_7607000/7607553.stm

CNBC Power Lunch Europe gets Steve's advice on Coping with the Capital Crunch

2008-09-10T06:24:00.000-07:00

CNBC's Power Lunch Europe asked Steve what lessons The Secrets of CEOs has for CEOs under pressure from the capital crunch - CEOs like Lehman Brothers' Richard Fuld. The 10 minute interview also gives a brief overview of the major messages of the book; watch it here: http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=850691396.

Forceforgood: Steve Tappin discusses The Secrets of CEOs with forceforgood

2008-07-30T02:51:00.000-07:00

Earlier in the year, Steve discussed some of the insights from The Secrets of CEOs on sustainability and how businesses can support and develop the environment and communities they operate in with forceforgood. Listen to the discussion and learn more about force for good here: http://http://www.forceforgood.com/Audios/Steve-Tappin---Secrets-of-CEOs-23/1.aspx

Leaders in London: Steve Tappin to speak at premier leadership event, "Leaders in London"

2008-07-30T02:45:00.000-07:00

Steve will share a platform with Jack Welch, Rudy Giuliani, Carly Fiorina, Gary Hamel, Bill George and other leadership gurus at Leaders in London 2008 on December 3rd. Steve will share some of the insights from The Secrets of CEOs and host a panel of leading UK and international CEOs. Keep an eye on this blog to discover which major CEOs will join Steve and discuss the issues that are keeping them on their toes. More details on Leaders in London at http://www.leadersinlondon.com/

The Secrets of CEOs website is launched

2008-07-29T08:21:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce the launch of The Secrets of CEOs website, just follow this link http://www.thesecretsofceos.com/

You can already:
―Learn more about what the book says
―Read Richard Branson's foreword
―Get the low-down on the authors
―Tell us if you think you’ve got what it takes to be a CEO in the future
Keep coming back to the website because there’s a lot more to come. In coming weeks, we’ll be adding:
―News of book launch events around the world
―A forum where you can debate all matters relating to being a CEO
―What the press have to say about the book
―CEO guest bloggers telling you what’s on their mind
―CEO videos. Over a dozen of the CEOs interviewed for the book kindly agreed to be re-interviewed for the cameras. See their exclusive videos on the site in the weeks to come.

The CEOs who’ll give us their views on all the topics in the book include:
• Richard Baker (Alliance Boots)
• James Bilefield (Skype)
• Lord John Browne (BP)
• Val Gooding (BUPA)
• Harriet Green (Premier Farnell)
• Philip Green (United Utilities)
• Brent Hoberman (Lastminute.com)
• Caroline McCall (Guardian Media Group)
• Stephen Murphy (Virgin Group)
• John Neill (Unipart)
• Archie Norman (Asda)
• Sir John Parker (National Grid)

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