The Imperfect CEO: Making the Climb to Organizational Health -- Jim Brown, Hardcover
USA Today Bestseller A compelling story that provides leaders with a practical framework to deepen their understanding of effective leadership and strengthen their company's organizational health In today's rapidly changing workplace, the old leadership playbook no longer works. Command-and-control has given way to collaboration and connection. Leaders are expected not just to direct--but to cultivate cultures that engage, align, and thrive. In the style of his previous bestselling book The Imperfect Board Member, Jim Brown returns with a powerful new narrative. Picking up the story of CEO David Slater--now twenty years further into his leadership journey--Brown reveals the real-world challenges of leading through complexity and change. This fable highlights what many leaders face in today's increasingly human workplace--where relationships, empathy, and trust matter as much as outcomes, even as technology reshapes how we work. It illustrates that a sustainable, high-performing organization is possible, and it begins with the evolution of leadership. Alongside David, readers discover practical ways to apply the Ascent Model, four essential indicators of a healthy organization that Brown's firm developed over three decades of advising boards and executive teams:
- Collaborative Culture
- Leadership Accountability
- Strategic Momentum
- Talent Magnetism
Author: Jim Brown
Publisher: Matt Holt Books
Published: 5/19/2026
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.66 lbs
Size: 8.36" H x 5.52" L x 0.88" W
ISBN: 9781637749029
