Book

Debra’s upcoming book “CEO Material” get it at Amazon on May 12th 2009:

The book details how to be absolutely indispensable to your organization — how to transformyourself from a would-be leader to a will-be leader.

You’ll learn:

-Which qualities CEOs, C-level executives, and search firms consider essential for higher-level promotion.

-How to assess and optimize your experience, skills, decision making, and leadership style.

-Why it pays to understand every aspect of your organization, and how to do it.

-When to shine, take charge, accept challenges, and make an ally out of everyone you work with.

When you do it right, each new promotion that might come your way will seem more and more to be a no-brainer for everyone involved.  And if you chose the entrepreneurial route “CEO Material” is your home-school manual to do it right, too.

Here’s what early readers have said about it:

“A great book for pausing, taking stock and asking: Am I developing all the qualities of character that will allow me to lead and achieve great things?”- Rick O’Donnell, CEO & President Acton Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence

“One effective way to learn how to become a CEO is to spend years learning from the best. But, if you don’t have that much time, you can simply read CEO Material. Benton spent the time for you and in a few hours you can learn what would have normally taken several years. I suggest you start quickly. Millions of people are going to read this book and immediately enhance their career. The only question is where you will be in the line. It would be too bad if the other person vying to be the CEO studied this book before you did.” - Rulon F. Stacey, Ph.D., CEO & President, (Winner of the 2008 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award)

“CEO Material” is a practical, engaging, and people savvy instruction manual on how to dial up your leadership effectiveness and enhance your career. Debra profiles “what it takes” by getting inside the head of current CEOs and highlighting a broad range of “to do’s” for those on their way to the top.“- Jim Goldman, CEO & President, Godiva Chocolatier

“Whether you are already part way up the organizational ladder or just on the first rung, if you only have time to read one book this year… this one is a must!” - Gordon Peters, Founding Chairman, CEO, The Institute for Management Studies

“Excellent book. It is very useful for anyone interested in succeeding at work or at home. Debra Benton is the best at distilling useful information.” - Curt Carter, CEO America, Inc.

“I CLASSIFY CEO MATERIAL AS A BUSINESS BIBLE AND NOT JUST A BOOK SOLD ON THE SHELF. THIS INFORMATION IS REALITY AND THIS IS HOW YOU CHANGE.” -Laurence Salmon, CEO Mazrui Holdings in United Arab Emirates

“Debra Benton has found a way to expose what lies below the surface of the murky waters of leadership development. The CEO Material is a great book for everyone regardless of the stage of their career. It will definitely be on my gift list for this year’s college graduates.” - Christi Pedra, CEO, Siemens Hearing Instruments

“I’ve always had this notion that entrepreneurs bred entrepreneurs. You can learn this stuff, people! This book is a must read if you are serious about making an impact on your life, the company you work for and on the world for that matter. Even if you’re already sitting at the top, listening to advice from so many other CEOs is pretty powerful stuff. Read it twice!” - Robbin Phillips, Courageous President, Brains on Fire

“I wish I had this roadmap earlier in my life. I might have been more successful sooner! You have nailed it. Very, very good advice from the front row seat of what does and does not work.” - Ted Wright. CEO & President Setai Hotels and Resorts, LLC

“Debra is the leadership Peter Drucker of the 21st Century.” -John Bianchi, CEO Frontier Gunleather

“Love[for what you do], education, attitude, determination, enthusiasm, responsibility, spirituality, humor, integrity, perception = leadership – this book has it all.” - Richard Rush, CEO & President State Chamber of Oklahoma

“When life calls for an upgrade – to first class – Benton’s charming wisdom is your ticket. She will help you beyond belief.” - Matthew J. Bennett, Class First Class Flyer, Inc.

“Having spent a lifetime in the fire service, I learned through tough experience the lessons of leadership. Sharing those lessons with others, and learning how much the same it is for all leaders, is invaluable. “ - Kate Dargan, State Fire Marshall, California