Books The Diary of a CEO (Steven Bartlett), The 80/20 CEO (Bill Canady), CEO Excellence (Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, Vikram Malhotra), The CEO Next Door (Elena L. Botelho, Kim R. Powell)

The Diary of a CEO (Steven Bartlett)
Bartlett distills his experiences and podcast lessons into 33 enduring laws for success. Structured around four pillars—the Self (self-mastery and growth), the Story (power of personal and authentic storytelling), the Philosophy (core values guiding decisions), and the People (building strong teams and culture). The book focuses on personal development, emotional intelligence, and values-driven leadership that transcends shifting business strategies.

The 80/20 CEO (Bill Canady)
This book teaches CEOs to apply the 80/20 principle to unlock business growth. It offers a practical system to identify key priorities driving most value, emphasizing focused resource allocation and innovation. The goal is to simplify management, control complexity, and sustainably grow profitability within the first 100 days of applying the system.

CEO Excellence (Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, Vikram Malhotra)
Based on research and interviews with elite CEOs, this book reveals six mindsets every great CEO needs: setting direction, aligning the organization, mobilizing through leadership, engaging with boards and stakeholders, and personal effectiveness. It emphasizes courage, adaptability, culture-building, and managing emerging challenges like digital transformation and diversity.

The CEO Next Door (Elena L. Botelho, Kim R. Powell)
This research-driven book highlights traits common among successful CEOs, such as decisiveness, reliability, and the willingness to engage deeply. It dispels myths, showcasing that many CEOs are not flashy but quietly focus on consistent results, building relationships, and managing risks effectively. It offers actionable insights on developing leadership habits that prepare one for the CEO role.