The Real Reason CEOs Get Fired?

It’s not the market.

It’s not the board.

It’s not “performance issues.”

👉 It’s because they can’t actually lead.

We don’t talk about this enough.

Too many leaders still think leadership is about titles, power, strategy, or being the loudest voice in the room.

Here’s the truth I’ve seen over 30+ years in this space:

🚫 They lose the room.

🚫 They stop listening.

🚫 They manage metrics but forget their people.

🚫 They create fear, not trust.

They confuse control with leadership.

And when the culture cracks, the board looks for someone who can actually connect, inspire, and rebuild belief.

💡 Leadership is about trust, empathy, and courage.

It’s a relationship — not a resume.

Your people are watching how you show up when things get tough.

They don’t need a ruler.

They need a real human who can lead with heart and backbone.

🔁 If you’re in leadership — or want to be — ask yourself this:

Would your team choose to follow you if they didn’t have to?

🎥 Listen to my latest Podcast - “The Real Reason CEOs Get Fired: They Can’t Lead”

👇 Drop your thoughts below. Have you seen this happen?