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It evolves over time. Here’s how to navigate each phase successfully.

Working with hidden power brokers, using back channels, and other tactics.

The legendary singer on her six-decade career.

In some situations, it’s an option well worth considering.

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by Nitin Nohria

Drawing on decades of research, teaching, and firsthand work with hundreds of CEOs through Harvard Business School’s New CEO Workshops, Nitin Nohria pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to lead at the highest level. He reveals the often unseen work of setting direction, allocating resources, shaping culture, managing stakeholders, and maintaining the delicate balance between continuity and change.

Insightful, accessible, and grounded in real-world experience, The CEO is both a guide for aspiring leaders and a thoughtful reflection on one of the most consequential roles in modern society.