{"product_id":"9781472967244","title":"The Social CEO : How Social Media Can Make You A Stronger Leader","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Social CEO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Damian Corbet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsights into why CEOs need to get social for business success, and how they can become effective social leaders. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile business leaders may feel that it's enough to hire social media managers and amend their marketing strategies, Damian Corbet shows why organizations need to do more to succeed in the Social Age--why CEOs need to \"get social\" to survive. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Social CEO\u003c\/i\u003e sets out to educate and inspire senior leaders to embrace the Social Age, teaching them the hows and whys of utilizing social media in order to make them stronger leaders. Social CEOs can effectively encourage engagement from their employees as well as other stakeholders and customers; they're better able to communicate their organization's objectives and values, gauge the climate in which they operate and improve their brand image.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffering invaluable contributions from industry-recognized experts in social business, \u003ci\u003eThe Social CEO\u003c\/i\u003e explores the many aspects of leading in the Social Age, such as storytelling, personal branding, managing risk and public relations. With chapters also written by practicing \"social CEOs\" working across a variety of sectors, from healthcare to sport, the book provides a wealth of insight into how social media can be used to gain a competitive advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What does social media bring to CEOs? \u003ci\u003eThe Social CEO\u003c\/i\u003e provides ample reasons grounded in business and leadership imperatives. The book also offers a diversity of real life experiences - including mistakes that were made and learnt from - which effectively demystify social media. Get on board, CEOs!” —\u003ci\u003eCeline Schillinger, CEO of We Need Social\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Damian Corbet has assembled \u003ci\u003ethe \u003c\/i\u003emust read book on how to be an authentic social CEO that I wish I had read before I dipped my toes into the sometimes turbulent, but always interesting waters of social media. Contributors share their tips, tricks and lessons that will help even the most experienced senior leader to get comfortable in this brave new world of leadership” —\u003ci\u003eJanice Kaffer, President \u0026amp; CEO of Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Social CEO \u003c\/i\u003ehas captured the traits that are required not just for the current CEO but the future CEO too. An excellent an insightful read.” —\u003ci\u003eMichelle Carson-Williams, CEO of Holmes Noble\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The right blend of theory and case studies with practical pointers on why modern leaders should engage in social leadership. The book brings together a range of authors, but all share a belief in the huge opportunity of social media, while also recognising its risks.” —\u003ci\u003eDionne Lew, CEO of The Social Executive\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a must-read, with many invaluable insights on how social media can be a great way for CEOs to communicate the value and vision of their company in real time.” —\u003ci\u003eTiffani Bova, Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce, and WSJ bestselling author of 'Growth IQ'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As a 'social CEO' myself, I can't imagine how other CEOs do the job these days if they're not active on social media. This book provides a brilliant overview of how leaders are using this technology, not just to communicate, not just to share information or opinions, but - critically - to deliver change and improve efficiency.” —\u003ci\u003eCraig Bennett, CEO of Friends of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Packed with insight, perspective and easy to apply tips, this is a great read for aspiring and established leaders looking to lead in a more social and connected way.” —\u003ci\u003eKate Collins, CEO of Teenage Cancer Trust\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Social media has become an everyday part of life – which means that leaders need to take it more seriously than ever. The Social CEO is an excellent place to start rethinking what social media means to you and your organization.” —\u003ci\u003eAntony Mayfield, CEO, Brilliant Noise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Social CEO\u003c\/i\u003e is a great read – with practical stories rather than theory, you learn from the valuable experiences of CEOs across multiple sectors. 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