The High Potential's Advantage: Get Noticed, Impress Your Bosses, and Become a Top Leader

Description

Being seen as a high potential leader is essential to getting promoted and reaching an organisation's upper echelons, but most companies keep their top talent list a closely guarded secret. And the assessment process they use to decide who is and isn't a future leader is an even greater mystery. Leadership development experts Jay Conger and Allan Church draw upon decades of research and experience - designing high potential programs for hundreds of large well-known global organisations, and managing and coaching thousands of developing leaders - to reveal a set of key differentiators: the five 'X factors' that set people apart across companies of all types. Packed with examples of high potential leaders - from those on the verge of their first promotion to those only a step away from the C-suite - the authors provide detailed advice for cultivating and practicing each 'X factor'.

Jay A. Conger is an expert in leadership development. He has worked with thousands of leaders and is the author of fifteen books and more than a hundred articles on various aspects of leadership. He is the Henry R. Kravis Research Chair in Leadership Studies at Claremont McKenna College and is recognized as one of the world's foremost management educators. Allan H. Church is Senior Vice President of Global Talent Assessment & Development at PepsiCo. A leading practitioner in talent management and organization development, he has designed many of the company's world-class talent strategies and tools. He is the author of several books and over 150 articles on leadership research, theory, and practice. He teaches courses on talent management at Teachers College, Columbia University, and is a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Author social media/website info: Jay A. Conger: kravisleadershipinstitute.org/people/jay-a-conger/; cmc.edu/academic/faculty/profile/jay-conger; ceo.usc.edu/research-scientists/conger/ Allan H. Church: hrps.org/?page=AllanChurch; pepsico.com/

Advance Praise for The High Potential's Advantage: Claudia Raigoza, Product Manager, First Data Corporation-- "Conger and Church do all but hand you your next promotion with The High Potential's Advantage! It's an easy-to-follow road map-you'll learn how to stand out and lead with maximum impact." Tina Daniels, Director, Agency Business Development, Google-- "This practical guide explores the five essential skills all aspiring leaders need to ascend the corporate ladder. It's a terrific playbook." David Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and Global Chief HR Officer, Marriott International-- "An invaluable resource for top talent. Conger and Church have decoded the career map. Now it's up to you!" Chris Kempczinski, President, McDonald's USA-- "The High Potential's Advantage identifies the key attributes required to turbocharge your career and ensure you're at the top of the slate during talent planning discussions." Peter M. Fasolo, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Johnson & Johnson-- "A practical and scientifically sound book on how to maximize your potential and stay on top. A must-read for any individual who strives to lead and adapt in an ever-changing world." G. Joyce Rowland, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Administrative Officer, Sempra Energy-- "The High Potential's Advantage delivers actionable insights into the murky territory of how companies identify their highest-potential employees. You'll discover concrete ways to chart a career course and differentiate yourself. I highly recommend this book!"