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The Imperfect CEO : Making the Climb to Organizational Health

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USA Today Bestseller A compelling story that provides leaders with a practical framework to deepen their understanding of effective leadership and strengthen their company's organizational health In today's rapidly changing workplace, the old leadership playbook no longer works. Command-and-control has given way to collaboration and connection. Leaders are expected not just to direct--but to cultivate cultures that engage, align, and thrive. In the style of his previous bestselling book The Imperfect Board Member, Jim Brown returns with a powerful new narrative. Picking up the story of CEO David Slater--now twenty years further into his leadership journey--Brown reveals the real-world challenges of leading through complexity and change. This fable highlights what many leaders face in today's increasingly human workplace--where relationships, empathy, and trust matter as much as outcomes, even as technology reshapes how we work. It illustrates that a sustainable, high-performing organization is possible, and it begins with the evolution of leadership. Alongside David, readers discover practical ways to apply the Ascent Model, four essential indicators of a healthy organization that Brown's firm developed over three decades of advising boards and executive teams:

  • Collaborative Culture
  • Leadership Accountability
  • Strategic Momentum
  • Talent Magnetism

Blending story with strategy, The Imperfect CEO offers a proven path for CEOs, consultants, team leaders, and board members to elevate performance and transform culture. This isn't a book about perfection--it's about progress. Organizational health isn't an abstract ideal; it's a discipline. One you can learn, apply, and master--to shape the future of your team, your company, and your leadership legacy.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781637749029
  • ISBN-10: 1637749023
  • Publisher: Matt Holt Books
  • Publish Date: May 2026
  • Dimensions: 8.36 x 5.52 x 0.88 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.66 pounds
  • Page Count: 240

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