Hello Beautiful People,
Do you want to rise to the C-suite in your profession?
Are you already in the C-suite at your organization?
Bubblingwitheleganceandgrace.com recently had the opportunity to preview The Executive Code RISE. LEAD. LAST. by Andrea Nicholas before it made its way to bookstores. For an aspiring leader, a new leader, or someone who has held a top position for a long time, this is a valuable leadership resource to keep on your bookshelf.
“Andrea Nicholas is a trusted advisor to seated and aspiring C-suite executives at key inflection points, moving from current levels of excellence into broader, enterprise-level responsibility. Her work focuses on helping build credibility, both inside and outside leaders’ organizations, by strengthening judgment, influence, and the ability to lead effectively under sustained visibility and consequence.”
(Quote via Press Release.)
The Executive Code RISE. LEAD. LAST. is a blueprint for what to do and what not to do as a C-suite executive. I will take a step further – how to do it. There are some lessons to take note of here. I am not a C-suite executive, but I feel I got some key takeaways from this book that I can apply to my career now.
The people that a leader manages want to feel valued and believe that they contribute to the company’s success. The skills they have may be great, but if they don’t get any feedback on how they are doing, they may feel they’re not contributing.
You need to get enough sleep, enjoy life, and have fun. If a leader wakes up with work and goes to bed with work, where is the room for their health? Nicholas gives a great example of someone who had to find out the hard way that health and sleep matter. It’s great to work hard and accomplish those goals, but everything has to be in order; health matters. I really want you to read this book, so I’m doing my best not to share any spoilers.
– Navigate the invisible transitions that come with C-suite responsibility
– Avoid the traps that cause capable executives to stall or be sidelined
– Expand your judgment, influence, and executive presence across the enterprise
– Handle politics, pressure, and power without losing your edge or integrity
– Lead with clarity when scrutiny is constant, and the margin for error is thin
If you’re preparing for the C-suite or determined to endure once you’re there, The Executive Code is your strategic advantage at the top — a concise, practical guide for turning a hard‑won role into sustained authority and impact.
“They understand that success is measured not only by shareholder return, but by sustainable impact on people, planet, and performance alike.” The Executive Code RISE. LEAD. LAST.
I like how she gives examples of rewards and risks. Leaders can have a great influence on employees who report to them, as well as on the entire organization and community.
Legacy is a way for a leader to give back, but they also must have that sense of integrity and purpose.
Maybe this book can prevent an aspiring leader from going down a path that would ultimately not work for them. I like how Nicholasdoesn’tt sugarcoat things; she lets you know the pros and the cons of being in leadership.
If you are a C-suite leader of an organization, on a company, the Executive Code RISE. LEAD. LAST. This book is a great resource to give to your entire team because it is not just a book on leadership; it is a guide and a road map to better learning and choices ahead. The Executive Code RISE. LEAD. LAST can be purchased on Amazon HERE.
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