The Secrets of CEOs

Shanghai: ACCA global leadership series

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:47:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:46:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:44:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:44:00 +0000

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”

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:42:00 +0000

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"

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:49:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0000

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?"

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:24:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:49:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:45:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:40:00 +0000

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"

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:02:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Sun, 10 May 2009 16:46:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:49:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:37:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:51:00 +0000

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"

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:49:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:36:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:44:00 +0000

"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"

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:40:00 +0000

"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

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:45:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:42:00 +0000

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"

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:55:00 +0000

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"

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:17:00 +0000

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?

noreply@blogger.com (Hugh Lloyd-Jukes) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:35:00 +0000

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