The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures. · Andrea Petrone

229 - Why Half of New CEOs Fail in the First 18 Months

March 5, 2026·15 min·1 clip

Half of new CEOs fail in 18 months, and the reason is not what you expect—it's something personal and hard to see.

This episode explores why up to half of new CEOs fail within the first 18 months, revealing that the cause is often a personal, hard-to-see trap rather than skill or strategy issues. Host Andrea Petrone, a performance coach, discusses psychological disruptions in CEO transitions and offers actionable insights to help leaders spot and overcome these challenges.

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