The CEO Mirage

Leading a business—or just managing the illusion of success?

In The CEO Mirage, John B. Gearing pulls back the curtain on modern business leadership, revealing the dangerous myths, blind spots, and ego traps that take down even the smartest CEOs and founders. Drawing on twenty-five years of hard-won experience across startups, private equity, and international brand management, Gearing delivers a brutal but necessary reality check for anyone in the top seat.

From the cult of the charismatic f...