Are You CEO Ready?
Choosing the next CEO is the riskiest decision you and your Board will ever make.
What the smartest, most effective companies do to prepare the best leader.
Leading C-Suite Transitions that
Drive Higher Performance
World’s #1 CEO Coach Mark Thompson is a seasoned executive who inspires high performing leaders with 1:1 Executive Readiness Coaching, Leadership Growth Accelerator programs, and an exclusive CEO & C-Team community of senior peer mentors.
CEO Readiness Academy and 1:1 Coaching
Endorsements
"When my friend Mark joined Schwab 40 years ago during our IPO, we discovered a shared belief in the American dream—investing in the development of visionary leaders who build enduring companies, strong teams, and great service. CEO Ready reflects that spirit with clear, timely direction for those seeking greater responsibility."- Charles Schwab, Founder, The Charles Schwab Corporation
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"CEO Ready is a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their career and make a significant impact in their organization. Byron and Mark have produced an engaging narrative with real-world examples that empower readers to develop the competencies necessary for success."- Nelson Griggs, President, Nasdaq
"Mark’s coaching was transformative for me and for Pinterest’s growth to over 570 million users. In CEO Ready, Mark and Byron bring the EQ and IQ insights necessary to push through ambiguity and prepare for complex management transitions."
- Evan Sharp, Co-founder, Pinterest, and founding CEO of West Co.
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"CEO Ready delivers actionable strategies that prepare leaders to step confidently into senior roles. This rare book draws on the impressive experience of Mark Thompson, the world’s #1 CEO coach, and board governance expert Byron Loflin—two of the most sought-after advisors to the world’s most influential leaders. I’m personally grateful for Mark’s wisdom as a trusted guide."
- Dr. Jim Yong Kim, Vice Chair, Global Infrastructure Ptrs & fmr CEO, World Bank Group
“CEO Ready shines a light on what it takes to lead with purpose—something I’ve seen firsthand in our CEO Jean Oelwang’s bold leadership at Virgin Unite and in my friend Mark Thompson’s enduring commitment to her journey. For two decades, he’s championed Jean and our team, and CEO Ready embodies the mindset that prepares leaders like her to make a lasting impact.”
- Sir Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group
“CEO Ready offers the grounded clarity that boards and executives need to prepare leaders for the top job—from the coach who has helped more become CEOs than anyone. Mark & Byron provide an excellent approach to CEO readiness—a masterclass in thinking strategically about the role.”
- Ram Charan, CEO & Board Advisor and Bestselling Author of 36 books
“Becoming a CEO is a leap that requires not just new skills, but the humility to grow in unexpected ways. CEO Ready helps you reflect on what it means to lead with both head and heart in what may be the most defining role of your career.”
- Hubert Joly, Former Best Buy CEO, Sr. Lecturer at Harvard Business School, Best-Selling Author, The Heart of Business
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