An introduction to business transformation strategies : concepts, constructs, and contexts -- Toward a philosophy of corporate transformation strategies -- The CEO as a strategic leader and critical thinker -- The CEO as strategic leader -- The CEO as a systems thinker -- The CEO as a critical thinker of simple strategic problems -- The CEO as a critical thinker of "wicked" strategic problems -- The CEO as strategic leader of innovation management -- The CEO as a strategic leader of creativity and innovation management -- The CEO as the strategic leader of corporate-wide innovation management -- The CEO as a strategic leader of innovative sustainable competitive advantage -- The CEO as a strategic leader of innovative management of corporate growth -- The CEO as a person of self-mastery through executive spiritual development -- The CEO as a strategic leader with a shared personal and corporate vision.