Preface: Memo to the CEO

For three decades, I have had the privilege of working with over one hundred major CEOs and their management teams. In this memo I will share with you—a CEO who is nearing the end of his or her tenure—what I have learned from my years of practice in executive coaching. Hopefully, you can learn from my experience with other CEOs and not repeat some of the classic mistakes that I have observed over the years.

After you leave your role as CEO of this company, you may wish to coach other leaders. This memo should also help you in coaching entrepreneurs, executives, or professionals who are preparing for their career transitions. While some of our discussion relates exclusively to CEOs, most of this memo is applicable to any ...

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