Books The 80/20 CEO: Take Command of Your Business in 100 Days (Bill Canady), The Diary of a CEO (Steven Bartlett), CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest (Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, and Vikram Malhotra)

The 80/20 CEO: Take Command of Your Business in 100 Days (Bill Canady)
This book offers a practical framework called the Profitable Growth Operating System (PGOS) to help CEOs focus on the most impactful 20% of business activities driving 80% of results. It guides leaders to assess their business thoroughly, set priorities, and allocate resources strategically within the first 100 days. Canady emphasizes gradual, thoughtful change over drastic measures, promoting sustainable growth through clear objectives, innovation, and continuous improvement. The "Zero-Up" method helps CEOs reimagine the business from scratch to identify inefficiencies and focus on profitable customers and products.

The Diary of a CEO (Steven Bartlett)
This book distills key life and business lessons from the author’s entrepreneurial journey and podcast interviews with successful people. Bartlett presents 33 laws centered on four pillars of greatness: mastering oneself, crafting compelling personal stories, developing a guiding philosophy, and building a strong team. It emphasizes self-awareness, skill mastery through teaching, the power of storytelling for influence, living by values, and surrounding oneself with the right people and culture. The book is a motivational and practical guide to personal development and leadership.

CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest (Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, and Vikram Malhotra)
Based on interviews with 67 elite CEOs, this book identifies six essential mindsets for outstanding leadership: setting a clear direction, aligning the organization, mobilizing through leadership, engaging with the board, connecting with stakeholders, and managing personal effectiveness. It reveals how top CEOs bring courage, embrace change, foster strong culture, and create transformative strategies. The book addresses the enormous demands on CEOs beyond financial performance, including technology adaptation, diversity, and social-media impact, providing actionable insights for sustained success.