What does it take to reach the top in business and to inspire others? Adam Bryant decided to answer this and other questions by sitting down with more than seventy CEOs and asking them how they do their jobs and the most important lessons they had learned as they rose through the ranks. Over the course of extraordinary interviews, they shared memorable stories and eye-opening insights. Bryant reveals the keys to success in the business world, including the five essential personal traits that all high performers exhibit - qualities that the CEOs themselves value most and that separate the rising stars from their colleagues. He also demystifies the art of leadership and shows how executives at the top of their game get the most out of others. Leadership is not a one-size-fits-all skill, and the CEOs offer different perspectives that will help anyone who seeks to be a more effective leader and employee. For aspiring executives - of all ages - "The Corner Office" offers a path to future success.