#01 – When Success Breeds Failure (The Truth CEOs Need to Hear)

17/06/2025 1h 14min Temporada 1 Episodio 1

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Episode #01 – When Success Breeds Failure (The Truth CEOs Need to Hear)Welcome to the kickoff episode of the For You Leaders podcast with Kirk Dando.After coaching CEOs for 30+ years and helping generate more than $80 billion in enterprise value and $17 billion in successful exits, Kirk has seen a pattern most leaders miss: success itself can quietly sow the seeds of failure.In this powerful opening conversation, Kirk shares:Why the hidden costs of growth are rarely talked about—until it’s too lateThe real difference between “For You” leaders and those who lead for themselvesHow clarity, accountability, and decision velocity determine your company’s ability to scaleTwo simple but transformative frameworks for your use: the CEO Growth Gauge and the TEM modelWhy it's important to normalize the journey of highs and lows for business leadersIf you're a CEO, board member, investor, or entrepreneur who’s tired of vague advice and ready for real-world, battle-tested insight, this episode is for you.Episode Breakdown: (0:00:15) Intro & Podcast Purpose(0:02:42) Kirk's Leadership Journey(0:07:40) Season Overview & Podcast Philosophy(0:17:17) Kirk & Spencer’s Personal Connection(0:25:22) Defining the Core Issue for Executives(0:30:26) With the Right Guide, Any CEO Can Succeed(0:37:07) Introducing the CEO Growth Gauge Framework(0:47:25) TEM Model: Thesis, Execution, Macroeconomics(1:04:38) An Investor's Lens on Business Growth(1:09:25) One Action Step for CEOs Today(1:13:23) Outro & What’s NextLearn how to lead through the messy middle without losing your mind—or your business.Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes and visit dandoadvisors.com for coaching inquiries.Resources & Mentions:Kirk Dando’s Website – Inquire about executive coaching, speaking, angel investing, and/or advisory board involvementsKirk’s book (originally released in 2014) – foundational insights for this season

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