Table of Contents
List of Illustrations xi
Foreword xiii
Acknowledgments xv
Preface: The Why’s and Wherefore’s Behind This Book xvii
1 Introduction 1
Part One: The New Paradigm for Leadership Selection 21
2 Design for a New Selection Model 23
3 The Abilities Bucket 41
4 The Personality and Energy Bucket 61
5 The Character Bucket 73
6 The Company’s Needs 97
7 Corporate Culture 111
Part Two: Fixing a Flawed Selection Process 137
8 The New Hiring Process—‘‘Hit My Smoke!’’ 139
9 Changing the Way Candidates are Vetted 149
10 The Missing Links to Selecting the Right Leader 167
11 The FAC Process at Work: The Case of SDI, Inc. 197
12 Putting It All Together: A Recipe for Success 211
Part Three: Conclusion 235
13 Why Boards Should Care 237
14 ‘‘You’re Cleared in Hot’’ 259
Notes 279
Appendix A. Assessment Tools Matrix 293
Appendix B. Cross-Cultural Virtues 297
Appendix C. Book Figures 303
Bibliography 307
Index 317
