Crack the C-Suite Code

How can I reach the C-suite? That is the most common question Cassandra Frangos hears from the executives she coaches. Many aspire to reach the C-suite, but the typical paths to the top are hard to find and difficult to follow.

In Crack the C-Suite Code, Frangos reveals the hidden dynamics for reaching the C-suite. She identifies four core paths you can follow: The Tenured Executive, The Free Agent, The Leapfrog Leader, and The Founder.

To actively improve your chances for success, she presents:

• Insider knowledge from current CEOs and well-known executives
• Guiding questions that clarify the risks and rewards associated with each path
• Accelerators and derailers that either enhance or detract from your chances to succeed
• Advice on how to leverage your experience, leadership brand, and mindset to help you land on the c-suite short list
• Insight on how the evolving role of the CEO affects your strategy to reach the top

Crack the C-Suite Code is a career playbook for anyone who aspires to the top spot.

• Introduction: One Question, Four Answers

1. Four Core Paths to the C-Suite
2. The Tenured Executive
3. The Free Agent
4. The Leapfrog Leader
5. The Founder
6. Hybrid Paths to the C-Suite
7. Reaching the Top Team

• Conclusion: Four Paths, One Last Question