EPISODE · Oct 17, 2023 · 47 MIN
Why CEOs Die 5 Years Younger Than Everyone Else
from We Live to Build
The data is in, and it's terrifying. But why do CEOs die young? According to executive recruiting expert Darwin Shurig, C-level executives have a life expectancy five years less than the rest of us. In this high-stakes interview, Darwin reveals the crushing stress that leads to this reality, including the fact that seven Fortune 250 executives die of unexpected heart attacks every year. You'll learn why 70% of businesses fail within 10 years (hint: it's your talent), the massive financial cost of a single mishire, and how to avoid hiring a "talented cancer" that can destroy your company's culture. Check out the company: https://www.shurigsolutions.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - Why 70% of Businesses Are Doomed to Fail04:03 - The "Purple Squirrel" Fallacy That Kills Your Culture07:48 - The Real Reason Your Best Employees Leave11:41 - How to Spot a "Talented Cancer" Before You Hire Them15:31 - The Day I Had to Fire Myself From My Father's Company19:35 - The Hiring Mistake That Can Cost You Millions23:27 - My $80,000 Hiring Nightmare (A Costly Lesson)27:15 - The Crushing Stress of a C-Suite Executive31:10 - The Data: Why CEOs Have a 5-Year Shorter Lifespan35:19 - From 6 to 7 Figures: The Required Mindset Shift42:59 - Know Your "Why": The One Thing That Will Keep You Alive📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The data is in, and it's terrifying. But why do CEOs die young? According to executive recruiting expert Darwin Shurig, C-level executives have a life expectancy five years less than the rest of us. In this high-stakes interview, Darwin reveals the crushing stress that leads to this reality, including the fact that seven Fortune 250 executives die of unexpected heart attacks every year. You'll learn why 70% of businesses fail within 10 years (hint: it's your talent), the massive financial cost of a single mishire, and how to avoid hiring a "talented cancer" that can destroy your company's culture. Check out the company: https://www.shurigsolutions.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - Why 70% of Businesses Are Doomed to Fail04:03 - The "Purple Squirrel" Fallacy That Kills Your Culture07:48 - The Real Reason Your Best Employees Leave11:41 - How to Spot a "Talented Cancer" Before You Hire Them15:31 - The Day I Had to Fire Myself From My Father's Company19:35 - The Hiring Mistake That Can Cost You Millions23:27 - My $80,000 Hiring Nightmare (A Costly Lesson)27:15 - The Crushing Stress of a C-Suite Executive31:10 - The Data: Why CEOs Have a 5-Year Shorter Lifespan35:19 - From 6 to 7 Figures: The Required Mindset Shift42:59 - Know Your "Why": The One Thing That Will Keep You Alive📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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