The Social CEO

What does social media bring to CEOs? The Social CEO provides ample reasons grounded in business and leadership imperatives. The book also offers a diversity of real life experiences — including mistakes that were made and learnt from — which effectively demystify social media. Get on board, CEOs! – Celine Schillinger, CEO of We Need SocialDamian Corbet has assembled the must read book on how to be an authentic social CEO that I wish I had read before I dipped my toes into the sometimes turbulent, but always interesting waters of social media. Contributors share their tips, tricks and lessons that will help even the most experienced senior leader to get comfortable in this brave new world of leadership – Janice Kaffer, President & CEO of Hôtel-Dieu Grace HealthcareThe Social CEO has captured the traits that are required not just for the current CEO but the future CEO too. An excellent an insightful read. – Michelle Carson-Williams, CEO of Holmes NobleThe right blend of theory and case studies with practical pointers on why modern leaders should engage in social leadership. The book brings together a range of authors, but all share a belief in the huge opportunity of social media, while also recognising its risks. – Dionne Lew, CEO of The Social ExecutiveThis is a must-read, with many invaluable insights on how social media can be a great way for CEOs to communicate the value and vision of their company in real time. – Tiffani Bova, Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce, and WSJ bestselling author of ‘Growth IQ’As a ‘social CEO’ myself, I can’t imagine how other CEOs do the job these days if they’re not active on social media. This book provides a brilliant overview of how leaders are using this technology, not just to communicate, not just to share information or opinions, but - critically - to deliver change and improve efficiency. – Craig Bennett, CEO of Friends of the EarthPacked with insight, perspective and easy to apply tips, this is a great read for aspiring and established leaders looking to lead in a more social and connected way. – Kate Collins, CEO of Teenage Cancer TrustSocial media has become an everyday part of life – which means that leaders need to take it more seriously than ever. The Social CEO is an excellent place to start rethinking what social media means to you and your organization. – Antony Mayfield, CEO, Brilliant NoiseThe Social CEO is a great read – with practical stories rather than theory, you learn from the valuable experiences of CEOs across multiple sectors. Through their personal use of social media, they are engaging with customers, attracting the best talent, and managing the reputation of their brands by joining the conversation. – Rob Wilmot, Founder and CEO, CrowdicityThis is a perfectly timed, extraordinarily relevant, action provoking book, that I consider a must-read for anybody hoping to understand how to lead both today and tomorrow. – Steven Bartlett, CEO, SocialChain

Damian Corbet is a freelance social media manager, content writer and PR consultant. In his spare time, Damian runs The Social C-Suite, which he started in 2014, in order to promote social media to senior leaders. He interviews CEOs for his blog and occasionally speaks at conferences on the subject; he was invited to speak on the topic at a conference in Istanbul two years ago, and has organized and co-presented at a number of exclusive CEO events.