You coach CEOs now. What do you see them most often underestimating about their own behaviour?

Garry Ridge
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Chairman Emeritus, Former CEO & Founder of The Learning Moment at WD-40 Company

Niche: Retail, Production
Revenue: $1M+/month
Location: USA
Started: 2015 or earlier

CEOs underestimate how their behavior sets the tone. Few wake up wanting to be jerks; they copy models of ego, low empathy, micromanagement. People watch every move. You cannot build trust if you are not trustworthy, or learning if you pretend to know everything. It starts with your awareness and willingness to change.

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