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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 30 MIN

Ep69 | S05 Ep04: The Silent Mistakes Killing Your CHRO Promotion Chances | The CHRO Mindset

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You don’t have a leadership problem. You have a misidentification problem. In this episode, Sandra Colhando breaks down why most organizations confuse performance with potential and how that leads to promoting the wrong people into leadership roles. If your “high potentials” aren’t turning into strong leaders… this will explain why. What you’ll discover:  Why high performers often fail as leaders   The real meaning of “high potential” (it’s not what you think)   Why leadership programs create polish but not courage   The hidden reason high potentials plateau   Skill vs identity: what actually drives leadership success   Why confidence is often overrated   What changes in an AI-driven leadership world If you’re a CHRO making these mistakes, by choice or by habit, this is your cue. Hit play now before your leadership bets start costing you culture. For more insightful episodes, featuring industry leaders, subscribe to The CHRO Mindset Podcast on Spotify.

You don’t have a leadership problem. You have a misidentification problem. In this episode, Sandra Colhando breaks down why most organizations confuse performance with potential and how that leads to promoting the wrong people into leadership roles. If your “high potentials” aren’t turning into strong leaders… this will explain why. What you’ll discover: Why high performers often fail as leaders  The real meaning of “high potential” (it’s not what you think)  Why leadership programs create polish but not courage  The hidden reason high potentials plateau  Skill vs identity: what actually drives leadership success  Why confidence is often overrated  What changes in an AI-driven leadership worldIf you’re a CHRO making these mistakes, by choice or by habit, this is your cue. Hit play now before your leadership bets start costing you culture. For more insightful episodes, featuring industry leaders, subscribe to The CHRO Mindset Podcast on Spotify.

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