Getting to the top is never easy, but it is especially hard when you lack the hallmarks of prestige that can wow potential employers. So how did the 8% of our CEO sample make it to the top without a college degree? The CEOs who overcame the odds made themselves look like a safe bet […]

In our research we have found that on average boards remove under-performing CEOs in roughly two years. Mistakes with the board can cost a CEO her/his job. How do you make it past that hurdle? Check out our new article, “Building A Relationship With The Board Is Critical For New CEOs” in Chief Executive magazine. And for other […]

What does it take to get to the top faster?  Common wisdom says that it’s an elite MBA, a high-powered job right out of school, and a linear climb up, avoiding risks.  But our data shows a completely different picture. The Fastest Path to the CEO Job, According to a 10-Year Study by Elena Lytkina Botelho, Kim […]