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Journey to CEO Success 7 Practices for High Growth Leadership

The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High Growth Leadership

By Patrick Thean and Michael Praeger

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Pack your bags for the transformational quest of leading a fast-growth organization in The Journey to CEO Success. Distilling more than 20 years of experience coaching visionary leaders, executive mentor Patrick Thean identifies seven essential practices that have enabled Michael Praeger to transform AvidXchange from a startup into the billion-dollar public company it is today.

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Publisher: Advantage Media Group.
Publish Date: 09/03/2024
Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781642258523
ISBN-10: 1642258520
Language: Eng

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Pack your bags for the transformational quest of leading a fast-growth organization in The Journey to CEO Success. Distilling more than 20 years of experience coaching visionary leaders, executive mentor Patrick Thean identifies seven essential practices that have enabled Michael Praeger to transform AvidXchange from a startup into the billion-dollar public company it is today. This book blends compelling real-world stories with battle-tested tactics to equip entrepreneurs and CEOs to thrive.

Gain front-row access to the crucible moments that tempered Praeger into an inspirational servant leader--from negotiating existential business situations to achieving spectacular year-over-year growth. Journey alongside Thean, Praeger, and other executives as they achieve alignment across their organizations and turn their cultures into competitive weapons to attract top talent.

Applying humility and insatiable curiosity, learn to spot emerging problems early on and course-correct quickly. Discover the keys to constructing a world-class leadership team hyper-focused on serving core customers. Whether you're an aspiring founder driving early traction, a seasoned entrepreneur tackling your next endeavor, or an experienced executive steering a maturing organization, Thean and Praeger deliver the roadmap to build an enduring, successful business.

Overflowing with hard-won wisdom and thoughtful exercises to apply these leadership principles immediately, The Journey to CEO Success is your guide to accelerate growth, inspire your team, and equip your company to reach extraordinary new heights. If you only read one leadership book this year, make it this one!

About the Authors

Patrick Thean is a renowned speaker, CEO coach, and serial entrepreneur, as well as a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. His expertise has graced NBC, CBS, and Fox platforms. In 1996, Patrick was honored as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in North Carolina and propelled his inaugural venture to #151 on the Inc.

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Michael Praeger is the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of AvidXchange (Nasdaq listed--AVDX), the leading provider of accounts payable and payment automation solutions for middle market companies. An expert on fintech, payments innovation, entrepreneurism and leadership, Michael has been an active participant and speaker at various industry conferences.

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