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CEO Succession: Leadership Readiness for the Next Phase

By Matt Sharrers | September 26, 2025

Perhaps no single decision has as much impact on a company’s future as choosing the next CEO. Whether driven by planned succession, performance transitions, founder retirement, or value-creation strategies, appointing a new CEO is a defining moment. Succession is not only about the right resume. It’s about whether a leader can carry the weight of the role without losing themselves. Leaders who align their identity and purpose with the job not only perform—they endure.

Founder Transitions & ‘The Second CEO’: Key Lessons in New Book

By Matt Sharrers | June 25, 2024

The second CEO to lead a company is a unique kind of leader, in a unique situation. While there have been thousands of books written about starting a business or being a CEO, there has never been such a guide for navigating the unique challenges of succeeding a founder, until now.

Matt Sharrers

Matt Sharrers

Matt is the Managing Partner of ETJ Advisory, and author of the newly released book, “The Second CEO: Accelerating Scale When Following the Founder,” released June 11th. Ordering is available here: https://a.co/d/8vjnfU8

Drawing from firsthand experience and mentoring, Matt provides actionable advice and key insights to help aspiring and incoming second CEOs drive growth and successfully transition into their roles.