Think Like A CEO: Stop reacting, get out of your own head and take control of your role (The Effective CEO)

I run a business bookclub on LinkedIn (The Business Bookcase) and this book was our Book of the Month for October. Byron also generously agreed to be interviewed, live, by me alongside. I found the book to be insightful and practical. The concept of living your life "at cause" or "at effect" and the impact that can have on you and your business, as a CEO, is profound when you look into it at depth. Byron provides step by step actions for CEOs to take when they are trying move from reacting to things that might be happening, to a position of pre-activity that allows them to take control of those things that can be controlled. The written style is how Byron thinks and speaks - fast and full of enthusiasm. The key here is not the style but the substance and there is plenty to get your teeth into here if you're a CEO in the difficult position of not being able to take the control that's required. I really enjoyed reading this and got a lot out of it, even though I'm not a CEO. I imagine, though, for first-time CEOs that this is a must read book. It's easy to read and not very long - so ideal for busy schedules.

Great purchase and offers great help and advice for navigating challenges and focusing on what is important and at what time. I have read this book a few times now and is always good to refer back to when you are facing a particular problem. Would highly recommend, a great read.

Much like many other books of its kind, it seems like common-sense - after it is read. The author has pulled together many observations and experiences in his business life and stated the distilled essence into skills to assist high level business people, e.g. ways of being removed from the “effects” syndrome to the “cause”, ie ways of freeing the mind and diary from reactive to proactive. Much of it is common sense and a little repetitive but the author has drawn many ideas together which, when read quickly, will provide food for thought. Worth a read but taking it from page to reality may prove to be the tricky part..

Even though I'm a Business Analyst not a CEO at this stage in my career, I saw this book and found the book overview and reviews interesting. I purchased the book and really enjoyed it, it's not just for CEOs, it can be for anyone - leaders, managers and other senior level executives. I found it to be a really practical guide to focusing on the right things, making decisions and dealing effectively with anxiety and overwhelm at work. I'm looking forward to reading other books by Byron Morrison.

Worth to read ! Great books as business owner if eaten this book in 4 days ! Recommending to everyone who runs own business and not always act as should give you clear view reading this book most of this problems I thought is only me

Amazing experience. Byron re-wires your mindset in such an instant, efficient way that the clarity that you gain in terms of managing a business becomes extraordinary. Highly recommend this book for those who own, manage or direct businesses. This book will change how you approach your role and business and give you the clear tools to become unstoppable. Possibly one of most helpful books I've ever read. This should be a MUST! Thanks Byron.

This book is very easy to follow and full of great content. I recommend taking time over each chapter and making notes. There are techniques in this book that I have applied in my role, these have made me more affective and efficient. I too reached out to Byron on linkedin and whilst I wasn't looking to do any one on one work, Byron was intrigued as to why I connected and was interested in my career so far. Highly recommend.

Even as someone who's had the opportunity 3 times now to be a CEO, this book provides valuable new insights as well as useful reference check-in on existing personal and professional tools to success.

Everyone thinks that when you’re a CEO you live such an easy life, but they don’t understand the journey it takes to get you there. All the responsibilities, the strategic planning and decision making it takes to be at the top of your game takes a lot out of you, and sometimes you feel like you have no life outside of work. You might feel overwhelmed with everything going on, and you may not be as productive as you would like to be. In his book, Think Like A CEO: Stop reacting, get out of your own head and take control of your role, Byron Morrison helps you realize you don’t have to be in that state. You have a chance to change the way your life is heading. With his inspiring words and mental tasks, he helps you to “get out of your own head,” to stop reacting to the situation and people around you. He talks about strategic thinking and setting goals, quarterly goals. What you focus on has a huge impact on where you want to be. If you are busy trying to do things that can easily be delegated, then you won’t have time to focus on the bigger things. You will be too tired from your day of putting out fires and solving the smaller problems to focus on what you should have been focusing on from the start. And this sets you and your company back. One of my favorite lines from this book is “Speak less, listen more.” This can be used for nearly everything in life and is what I wish my former boss would have done for the team. If you stop to listen to what the others on your team have to offer, that may be what you need to get ahead in the game. What I really enjoyed about this book was the tasks he has after every chapter. Tasks that will guide you to being better at what you do. It doesn’t even necessarily have to be that you’re a CEO. It can help you with your life, in any role, personal or business. That’s what made this book such a great read!

Make you think not just about your career, but also about your personal life.

Una muy buena compra

It’s really a wonderful book to read and it changed the way I think and see things very recommendable

I really enjoyed reading this book which had great insights and real cases to manage better your company