Foreword.

Acknowledgments.

Preface: The Why's and Wherefore's Behind This Book.

1. Introduction.

Part One: The New Paradigm For Leadership Selection.

2. Design for a New Selection Model.

3. The Abilities Bucket.

4. The Personality and Energy Bucket.

5. The Character Bucket.

6. The Company's Needs.

7. Corporate Culture.

Part Two: Fixing A Flawed Selection Process.

8. The New Hiring Process— “Hit My Smoke!”

9. Changing the Way Candidates Are Vetted.

10. The Missing Links to Selecting the Right Leader.

11. The FAC Process at Work: The Case of SDI, Inc.

12. Putting It All Together—A Recipe for Success.

Part Three: Conclusion.

13. Why Boards Should Care.

14. “You're Cleared in Hot”.

Notes.

Appendix A. Assessment Tools Matrix.

Appendix B. Cross-Cultural Virtues.

Appendix C. Book Figures.

Bibliography.

Index.