There is no standard background for transitioning into a C-suite role, and no magic formula for success. Some individuals are elevated to the role from within an organization, others are hired from outside. Some have a few days to prepare, others have weeks or months. Some land in public companies, some in family-owned businesses, some in government agencies. All these differences make every executive's journey unique.

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