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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 20 MIN

#104 | Why Most CEOs Are Bad Investors

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What is the actual job of a CEO, and why do most leaders fail at the one thing that truly drives shareholder returns? In this episode, we break down the mechanics of capital allocation, look at the playbook used by history's greatest outsider CEOs, and examine why conventional business metrics often lead investors astray.Credits to William Thorndike and his excellent book: The Outsiders - Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success.Support the showTry our all-in-one investing terminal!Research. Track. Compound. Your complete fundamental toolkit.A new company deep dive every 14 days!Professional investing toolsLive company financials and KPIsExclusive TDI-member community24/7 live access to our personal portfolio'sAll our buys & sellsAnd much more!➡️ www.TDI-Terminal.comYou can also find us on:X ⁠@DutchInvestors⁠Substack ⁠@The Dutch Investors⁠Instagram ⁠@The Dutch Investors⁠🎁 Proud partners of PDT. Save 15% on any PDT plan! 🎁 Proud partners of Fiscal. Save 15% on any Fiscal.ai plan!Disclaimer:Nothing in this podcast can be considered financial advice. This is for educational purposes only. We may hold positions in the businesses discussed. Do your own research. 

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What is the actual job of a CEO, and why do most leaders fail at the one thing that truly drives shareholder returns? In this episode, we break down the mechanics of capital allocation, look at the playbook used by history's greatest outsider CEOs, and examine why conventional business metrics often lead investors astray. Credits to William Thorndike and his excellent book: The Outsiders - Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success. Support the show Try our a...

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