What’s inside
Show Up to Win is a straight-talking playbook for senior leaders considering their next big move. Drawing on decades inside CEO and executive searches, Kelly O. Kay and Jeff Sanders explain why the leaders who land the right roles aren’t just the most accomplished on paper—they are the most intentional about how they prepare, show up, and connect in the moments that matter most—and they explain how you can do the same.
What readers will learn
- How to clarify your “where and why next” so you pursue roles that truly fit your value and ambition—not just the loudest opportunities.
- How executive hiring really works behind the scenes—across boards, search firms, references, and investors.
- How to build a clear, differentiated leadership narrative that stands out among equally qualified peers.
- How to run your own search process with discipline, from first conversations through offers and exit timing.
- How to show up in the first 90 days so your new role compounds your impact instead of capping it.
Why it matters now
- Senior searches are slower, tougher, and more scrutinized than ever, with more candidates, more data, and more stakeholders involved in every decision.
- A single misstep in transition can set both a leader and a company back years.
- Most executives still treat their own career decisions less rigorously than their day jobs; this book gives them an end-to-end playbook to match today’s market expectations.
