Why CEOs Fail

If any of the following behaviors sound like you or someone you work with, beware! In Why CEOs Fail, David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo describe the most common characteristics of derailed top executives and how you can avoid them:

• Arrogance—you think that you''re right, and everyone else is wrong.
• Melodrama—you need to be the center of attention.
• Volatility—you''re subject to mood swings.
• Exce...