There's No Elevator to the Top: A Leading Headhunter Shares the Advancement Strategies of the World's Most Successful Executives
A top corporate recruiter reveals what it takes to reach the top of a major corporation.Few people have as deep an understanding of corporate leadership as Umesh Ramakrishnan. As vice chairman of CTPartners, one of the world’s premier search firms, he has placed dozens of C-level executives at companies around the globe. Now he shares powerful lessons from his long career and also from exclusive interviews with top CEO’s.
Ramakrishnan identifies the qualities that distinguish those who are likely to make it from those who aren’t. And he explains, for instance:
• Why the surest route to the top is not always straight up the greasy pole
• How it’s possible to have a star team without everyone being a star
• Why your listening skills need as much attention as your communication skills
• How to meet the challenges—and grasp the opportunities—of globalization
There’s No Elevator to the Top is like an exclusive lunch date with a tableful of CEOs, as Ramakrishnan features the insights of dozens of top leaders at companies like Dell, Cadbury Schweppes, Aetna, BT Group, Pepsi, Infosys, and Ecopetrol.
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From Publishers Weekly
As vice chairman of a global executive search firm, Ramakrishman uses his access to the top executives at major corporations to ask the one question aspiring CEOs, and even new entrants to the business world, would most like to know: What do you know now that you wish you had known 20 years ago? The result is a low-key, highly personal look back at success. The advice Ramakrishman elicits from the executives delves into such areas as the importance of choosing only 'A' players when seeking to assemble a strong team and striving for a flatter organizational structure to promote communication and information flow. The subject matter does not vary significantly from standard career topics like the importance of networking, but the real value here is access to the wisdom and guidance of proven leaders such as Steve Reinemund of Pepsi and Terrence Marks of Coca-Cola. Chapter-ending executive summaries underscore key points that will benefit anyone—regardless of their corporate ranking—looking to advance in their field. (Nov.)
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About the Author
Umesh Ramakrishnan is vice chairman of the executive search firm CTPartners. He recruits directors, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and other senior management positions for Global 2000 companies. He is a sought-after speaker and a regular guest on CNBC.
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Great for Up and Coming Professionals
As a young professional who is climbing the corporate ladder, I found There's No Elevator To The Top very insightful and enjoyable to read.
The stories and anecdotes shared by the CEOs were very real and down to earth. Their messages and lessons can be applied to all levels of managements and industries. Ramakrishnan did a great job of breaking down the stereotypes of what we type of people we think CEOs are. In light of what is going on in Corporate America, it was great to read about CEOs that care and are real people.
Surprising leadership insight
There's No Elevator To The Top, might sound like a cliché but it was actually a compelling read. Unlike many other leadership books, and I have read many, this book offers refreshing and honest tips from CEO's all over the world. Ramakrishnan interviews CEO's from various industries and regions and seems to have a sound global perspective himself. The book showcases the global leaders as "real" people who have more in common with the average employee than one realizes. It outlines tips and experiences learned which have stuck with them throughout their careers. You can tell that Ramakrishnan was able to spend valuable one-on-one time with each CEO and it shows in their responses. It seems as if each person truly wanted to share secrets of their success. The book flows and is a great read during long flights. Well worth the time.
Honest, Refreshing, and Captivating Advice - Directly from Leaders of Some of World's Most Respected Companies
I was pleasantly surprised by the caliber of executives that contributed to this book. They are C-Level leaders of some of the most respected and well known companies in the world. I don't think this book was meant to re-invent the wheel. At the core of the book are basic fundamentals - things like hard work, dedication, preparation, and passion. But the book offers so much more. The stories that are told by the executives Ramakrishnan interviews are honest, refreshing, and overall captivating. Everyone defines success in their own way. If you aspire to truly have an impact on your organization, work your way up to the C-Suite, and ultimately be a leader, who better to get advice from than those that have a proven track record of doing it? The author impressed me with his overall knowledge of leadership, having placed executives in critical roles for many years. But he doesn't pretend to know the answers. Rather, he has brought a multitude of ideas together in an easy to read format. I would recommend reading the book with a highlighter, as there are a number of quotes worth reviewing on a regular basis. And just when you feel like you may be getting overwhelmed with information, each chapter closes with a nifty "executive summary" that outlines the key points. I enjoyed this book, and I would recommend it to any business professional.
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