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Podcast: The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.
Episode: 153: The Leadership Pitfall Every CEO Should Know with Mike Soutar
Description: In this episode, Mike Soutar, former CEO of the Evening Standard and renowned interviewer on BBC's The Apprentice, shares his career journey from journalism to executive leadership. Mike reflects on his early rise as editor of Smash Hits at 22 and how his adaptability and curiosity have driven his success.
Mike opens up about how ego influenced his decision to take the CEO role at the Evening Standard, admitting that the allure of the title led to misalignment with the company's vision. This decision taught him the importance of aligning career choices with personal values rather than chasing statu...