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The book addresses how to prepare for visibility, assess the landscape of opportunities, and reshape one’s story for each new possibility. It guides readers through interview navigation, path selection, and role acquisition via thoughtful negotiation. It also emphasizes planning a graceful transition, building smart readiness for the next stage, and avoiding guesswork through actionable steps.","SHOW UP TO WIN  \nHOW TO LAND THE LEADERSHIP ROLE YOU WANT  \nKELLY O. KAY JEFF SANDERS  \nHARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW PRESS BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nHBR Press Quantity Sales Discounts  \nHarvard Business Review Press titles are available at signiêcant quantity discounts when purchased in bulk for leadership development programs, client gifts, or sales promotions. Opportunities to co-brand copies with your logo or messaging are also available. 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Requests for permission should be directed [to](to permissions@harvardbusiness.org)[ ](to permissions@harvardbusiness.org)[permissions@harvardbusiness.org](to permissions@harvardbusiness.org), or mailed to Permissions, Harvard Business School Publishing, 60 Harvard Way, Boston, Massachusetts 02163.  \nThe web addresses referenced in this book were live and correct at the time of the book’s publication but may be subject to change.  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data is forthcoming.  \nISBN: 979-8-89279-213-4  \neISBN: 979-8-89279-214-1  \nThe paper used in this publication meets the requirements of the American National Standard for Permanence of Paper for Publications and Documents in Libraries and Archives Z39 .48-1992.  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nFROM KELLY:  \nTo Kelly Lyn Parkhurst for her inspiration for this book, our six children—Keaton, Olivia,Jenner, Courtney, Carsen, and Max—and my parents; I’m forever grateful for your love and support.  \nFROM JEFF:  \nTo my wfie,Jennfier Sanders; my children,Jack, Ella, and Caroline; and my parents, with deepest love and gratitude.  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nCONTENTS  \nForeword Introduction  \nSTEP 1: Get Ready to Show Up  \nKnow you can build an extraordinary career  \nSTEP 2: Assess the Landscape  \nUnderstand your value  \nSTEP 3: Start the Process  \nReshape your story for each new possibility  \n\n| Pause and consider:\u003Cbr>Who else can tell your story—the art of the reference |\n| --- |\n| STEP 4: Navigate the Interviews\u003Cbr>Make sure each one works for you, and the company\u003Cbr>STEP 5: Choose Your Path\u003Cbr>Decide on the right next role for you\u003Cbr>STEP 6: Win the Role\u003Cbr>Negotiate thoughtfully—about compensation and much more\u003Cbr>STEP 7: Plan Your Farewell\u003Cbr>Leave gracefully |\n\nPause and consider:  \nSTEP 8: Start Smart  \nSet yourself up to thrive  \nConclusion: No More Guessing  \nIndex  \nAcknowledgments  \nAbout the Authors  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nFOREWORD  \nI’ve been a Heidrick client a lot longer than I’ve been a Heidrick colleague, and the following assertions are based on my client experience.  \nTwo things are true about our work:  \n In advising clients about the construction and performance of their top teams, we do vitally important work in lifting an organization’s performance. Ask any CEO or board member what separates great performance from good performance (or worse) and, in a heartbeat, they will point to having the right leaders in the right roles, leading in the right way. Our job—simply put—is to help them accomplish this reliably and routinely, at a time of incredible change.  \n Yet we don’t and can’t do this work alone. Obviously, we need great client partnerships. 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