Reinvention at The Top: Playbook for CEOs to Lead Under Pressure

PRAISE FOR REINVENTION AT THE TOP ‘Andrea Petrone has drawn essential lessons from his own executive experience to offer this thoughtful and practical book for CEOs and aspiring CEOs who want better alignment between who they are, what they say, and how they show up in their most consequential roles. Using its useful vocabulary and disciplined questions, leaders can avoid being defined solely by past success or by the systems they inherit.’AMY C. EDMONDSON, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School; and author, Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well ‘Andrea Petrone has captured what most leadership development misses entirely: that at the top, the greatest threat to performance isn’t strategy or execution—it’s the slow drift from who you are under pressure. The Identity, Message, Presence framework is a clear articulation of what separates leaders who endure from those who erode. It is a strong reminder that “tone at the top” matters!’JAMES W. KEYES, Global business leader; philanthropist; and former CEO of two internationally recognized Fortune 500 companies, 7-Eleven, Inc. and Blockbuster, Inc. ‘Andrea draws on decades of work with global leaders to offer something most leadership books miss: a direct, practical guide to staying aligned with who you are when the pressure to perform pulls you in every direction. A valuable read for any executive facing a defining moment.’LORENZO SIMONELLI, Chairman and CEO, Baker Hughes ‘We don’t need more leadership frameworks. We need leaders who know who they are and refuse to fake it. Petrone has written that book, grounded in two decades of coaching CEOs through the pressure that breaks most leadership advice. Read it before your next big decision.’GARY HAMEL, Co-author of Humanocracy and Visiting Professor, London Business School ‘We all struggle to be impactful, influential, inspiring leaders. Reinvention at the Top will help every leader learn to be thoughtful, introspective, and powerful in their important role.’JOSH BERSIN, Global Industry Analyst ‘Having faced disruptive moments many times during my career, I learned what Petrone articulates better than anyone; under pressure, it’s not your strategy that gets tested. It’s your alignment with yourself. Every CEO should read this book before they need it.’DAN ROSENSWEIG, CEO and Executive Chairman of Chegg, former CEO of Guitar Hero, former COO of Yahoo!, and former CEO of ZDNet Define your leadership identity and lead with presence, conviction, and lasting influence Most CEOs reach the top by mastering performance, yet few define who they are as leaders. In Reinvention at the Top: The Playbook for CEOs to Lead Under Pressure, CEO Executive and Performance Coach Andrea Petrone addresses the silent identity gap that emerges at the highest levels—helping leaders stop performing the role and start leading as themselves. Andrea introduces the The Throughline Framework, a practical methodology for clarifying who you are, crafting a message that moves people, and leading with authentic presence. Drawing from over 20 years advising CEOs and Senior Leaders of Fortune 500s, mid-caps, and high-growth companies, this book provides actionable tools for navigating new roles, major transitions, and legacy-defining decisions with clarity and conviction. Readers will also discover: A structured framework for articulating what you stand for and how you want to be remembered as a leader Practical strategies for developing a personal positioning that feels authentic rather than corporate or diluted Tools to navigate key inflection points including new appointments, public reinvention, and organizational transitions with confidence Methods for building influence and trust in high-visibility environments where leadership credibility is constantly tested Guidance on moving beyond strategy to significance—connecting results-driven performance with meaningful, lasting leadership impact An essential resource for sitting CEOs, newly appointed executives, and aspiring C-suite leaders navigating change or repositioning, Reinvention at the Top provides the practical framework for transforming career success into leadership significance and defining what your leadership truly means.