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Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives

by Ron A. Carucci , Eric C. Hansen

Summary & Key Takeaways

You’ve finally landed the big promotion. You have the title, the office, and the authority. But according to a ten-year study of over 2,700 leaders, you are statistically more likely to fail than to succeed.In today’s 5-minute briefing on “Rising to Power,” we explore the “Leadership Gap.” Discover why the skills that made you a star manager are the very things that will cause you to crash at the executive level. We’ll look at the four specific dimensions that separate the “exceptions” from the “failures” and why your first 100 days are less about doing and more about learning.

About the Authors

Ron A. Carucci

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Ron A. Carucci is a leading authority on executive leadership and organizational change, serving as the co-founder and Managing Partner at Navalent. With over 30 years of experience, he has coached CEOs and executives in more than 25 countries, specializing in high-stakes strategy and …

Eric C. Hansen

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Eric C. Hansen is a leadership consultant and Managing Partner at Navalent, boasting over 30 years of experience in executive leadership and consulting. He is a primary authority on executive transitions, having co-authored the bestseller "Rising to Power" based on a decade-long longitudinal study …

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