
MTC 037: Navid Nazemian | Why Leaders Fail - And How to Win
Navid Nazemian is the #1 executive coach in the world (CEO Today), author of "Mastering Executive Transitions," and has 25+ years coaching C-suite leaders at BP, Caterpillar, Coca-Cola, and more.
Nearly 40% of executives fail within their first 18 months. In this conversation, Navid reveals exactly why — and the proven framework to beat those odds.
In this episode: • Why the "first 90 days" rule sets most executives up to fail • The 7 phases of The Double Diamond Framework© of Executive Transitions • The Five C's EVERY leader must master • Why soft skills (not technical ability) determine executive survival • How to map informal power before your first day • Energy management for high-stakes leadership roles • The 6 qualities of extraordinary leaders
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Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated weekly
- Published8 June 2026 at 09:00 UTC
- Length50 min
- RatingExplicit