In many companies, a lot of the decision-making power resides with the CEO’s inner circle. If you want to break into this elite club, make yourself stand out with a few strategies:
- Make your numbers. Your CEO wants to know that you can achieve the objectives set for you – and that you’re accountable. Don’t make excuses when you fail.
- Don’t spring surprises. If bad news is about to hit, tell senior management before it materializes. You don’t want to run the risk of appearing incompetent or unsure of yourself when your boss finds out from a board member or the media.
- Prove your loyalty. CEOs still feel vulnerable – they know that one or more of their direct reports want their job. If you want to show that you’re loyal, be wary of cozying up to board members or forming coalitions with peers.
Adapted from “
How to Break into Your CEO’s Inner Circle” by Jacques Neatby.
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