215: The 5-Step Blueprint to Getting a Seat on the Executive Team

With author Greg Layton

I first met today’s guest just a few weeks ago via Skype. He was looking for a podcast coach and mentor, someone who could help him take his show to yet another level.

His name is Greg Layton, and I immediately liked his drive and his demeanor. I also appreciated that, when scheduling our meeting, he took the time to ask for my mailing address. What I didn’t know was that he was sending me a book. It’s the book being featured on today’s episode.

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That book is called Chief Maker: The 5 Step Blueprint for Rising Above the Pack and Getting a Seat on the Executive Team.

In it, Greg shares what they don’t teach you in business school about becoming a high-impact, Chief-level executive.

His 5-step plan is a roadmap for any senior manager who wants to rise above the politics and overload of the corporate world and master their profession.

It’s more than about securing a promotion though. It’s about taking command and becoming the Chief Executive of your life. Ready to leave your unique mark on the world? Scroll down.

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In today’s episode, I ask Greg to share:

  • The most critical issues facing those in senior management positions
  • What it means to have a purpose-centered game plan
  • Greg’s process for building powerful routines
  • …and plenty more!

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Greg’s Latest Book

You can order a copy of Chief Maker: The 5 Step Blueprint for Rising Above the Pack and Getting a Seat on the Executive Team right now!

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Books Greg Recommends

Sapiens: A Brief History of Human Kind by Yuval Noah Harari

The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by Steven Kotler

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