Drawing on in-depth interviews with hundreds of the nation's chief executive officers, author and international executive development expert D. A. Benton reveals the secrets that separate the business lions from the cubs--the vital traits that every executive must have to make it to the top. Discover how to: Make your contributions known--without looking like a braggart Learn your boundaries--and when to go outside them. Prepare for uncertainty and the unexpected--without losing your cool Make fewer plans--and take more action Hire people smarter than you--so they're worth fighting for. Be thankful for problems--that's where you challenge yourself.