What sets successful CEOs apart: the four essential behaviors that help them win the top job and thrive once they get it

The article notes that a quarter of chief executive officers who left their companies between 2000 to 2013 were forced out, and a primary reason is that a fundamental disconnect exists between what boards of directors believe creates a successful CEO and what in reality leads to optimum performance. Four behaviors are identified that are key to effective leadership: making decisions with both conviction and speed; engaging for impact and aligning others around value-creation goals; adapting proactively by leveraging long-term thinking; and delivering results reliably. Other factors that drive effectiveness are planning and organization skills, assembling strong teams rapidly, and utilizing multiple channels for evaluating performance.