Big Swings Only1 Mai 2025

Why New CEOs Fail—And How to Survive Your First 6 Months in Power

Becoming CEO is a dream for many—but few understand just how emotionally turbulent and strategically complex that transition really is. In this powerful episode, Dr. Ty Wiggins, global head of the CEO and Executive Transition Practice at Russell Reynolds, reveals what most leaders get wrong in their first year, why being “smart” isn’t enough, and how to avoid the crash that hits so many executives around the 6-month mark. With clients ranging from first-time CEOs to seasoned global leaders, Ty brings a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on pressure, presence, and emotional control. Whether you're a senior leader, a founder, or simply want to level up your leadership, this episode is filled with actionable insights you’ll want to write down. What you'll learn in this episode: Why emotional control—not IQ—is the most undervalued CEO skill The one mindset shift that separates good leaders from great ones How to communicate decisions without sparking fear and confusion Connect with Dr Ty Wiggins Follow Ty on LinkedIn ⁠Buy now the book: The New CEO: Lessons from CEOS on How to Start Well and Perform Quickly (Minus the Common Mistakes) http://tywiggins.com/ Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠negotiateanything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!⁠

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