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Become a Successful First-Time CEO

Master the confidence, relationships and strategies you need to succeed

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Become a Successful First-Time CEO

By: David Roche
Narrated by: David Roche
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About this listen

Regardless of your expertise and experience, it’s your people skills, political nous and ability to build key relationships that will ensure you survive and thrive. Packed with real-life examples and practical guidance, Become a Successful First-Time CEO is a roadmap to help you develop the confidence and master the strategies you need to be an inspirational corporate leader.

Understand how to:

  • Create a dynamic, engaged and empowered senior leadership team
  • Manage upwards and impress your boss and the board
  • Maximise your position to exploit opportunities
  • Develop strong relationships with your most important clients, suppliers and partners
  • Become highly regarded and influential in your industry
©2024 David Roche (P)2024 Rethink Press Ltd Leadership Management & Leadership

Critic reviews

‘I just wish I’d had this as a reference twenty-five years ago.’

— Glen Ward, CEO, Syngency


‘It’s a rarity among business books: incisive, humane and strategic and also a rollicking good read.’

— Dan Oakey, Director, Deloitte


‘Roche’s book reveals that beneath the covers there lurks a sharp and insightful business brain. I learned a lot from working alongside him – and am sure any aspiring leader will too.’

— David Kohn, founder and CEO, The Multichannel Expert


‘I really enjoyed reading David’s book. It’s a real source of inspiration and a fountain of advice and knowledge.’

— Julia Leckey, founder and former CEO, Honest


‘This is not your typical “do this, do that” boring, bullet-pointed business book. David really understands the complexities of becoming an even more successful CEO than you already are. The anecdotes, case studies and wry humour help bring it all alive for me and make it a wonderful and refreshing read. I learned a lot.’

— Julian Sharples, CEO, As it is

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