Reflections on Being the CEO - Steve Lancashire

When Sir Steve Lancashire became one of the country's first CEOs of a multi-academy trust, there was no blueprint or job description for the role. In the ten years that followed, and his trust became one of the largest and most successful in the country, Sir Steve never stopped learning - looking beyond the sector to other CEOs and to research, as well as to his own board, for advice, guidance, and inspiration. The pages of this book reflect much of that learning and advice, but also a determination inspired by his roots as a working-class boy in Sheffield; his deep-seated belief in the power of education as a positive force for improving people's lives and life chances; and his role as a passionate champion of diversity, equity and inclusion. The book covers his path to the CEO role, the highs and lows of the job, the inevitable influence of politics in leading large public sector organisations, and the enormous potential to make a difference to communities and to society that comes with Being the CEO. Sir Steve shares many of his 'winning moves' that enabled him to thrive in the role over a decade, as well as his ongoing learning from his work as Chair of Forum Strategy's National #TrustLeaders CEO network and now in co-leading the Being the CEO programme. 'Reflections on Being the CEO' is a deep well of ideas, guidance and inspiration to anyone taking on the most senior role in an organisation, all told in Sir Steve's unique and personable style.