Have you ever had a talented employee leave, and only then realized how much they mattered?
It’s more than just a replacement cost—losing top talent hits your team’s morale, productivity, and institutional knowledge.
And here’s the kicker:
many leaders don’t see it coming until it’s too late.
In today’s episode, we’ll explore why organizations lose their bes ... Show More
Oct 15
261 - Why 50% of New CEOs Fail in the First 18 Months (and What to Do About it)
Nobody tells you that the job you were promoted for is not the job you now have. You earned the corner office because you were excellent at something. Finance, operations, commercial, product. That excellence is real, and it is exactly what makes the next part so hard, because th ... Show More
15m 13s
Oct 8
260 - Why the Best CEOs Are the Quietest in the Room
In This Episode We've all been sold the same story about influence. Communicate more. Be more visible. Bring more energy into the room. The louder you are, the more you lead. I think it's backwards. At the top, volume becomes noise, and noise is corrosive. It trains your people t ... Show More
15m 8s
Oct 1
259 - Most CEOs Don't Know What AI Really Is! Ft. Don Tapscott
Most CEOs think AI means ChatGPT or a few tools in the supply chain. Don Tapscott says they're missing the biggest shift: personal AI agents that will become an extension of every employee, customer, and leader. In this episode of The World Class Leader Show, Andrea Petrone talks ... Show More
35m 56s
Aug 2024
This is Why your Rockstar Employees Leave | Ep. 583
<p>Ever lost your Rockstar employee to a competitor? <br/><br/>On last week’s Beyond the Apex coaching call, we discussed this tough scenario. <br/><br/>The hardest part of entrepreneurship is managing people...recruiting, training, and retaining top talent.<br/><br/>In this epis ... Show More
7m 56s
Mar 2025
The Secret to Retaining Top Talent in Your Business
🚀 Hiring great people is tough—but keeping them? That’s the real challenge. In this episode, Paul Alex reveals how to build a workplace where top talent stays and thrives. 🔹 Make Them Feel Valued – Employees leave bad leadership, not just jobs. Recognize contributions, celebrat ... Show More
3m 4s
Jan 2023
#535: Losing An Employee: How To Learn From The Experience, Let Go, & Move On
4 things you should always remember when a team member quits In my many years of entrepreneurship, one of the most challenging things I’ve experienced is having a team member quit. If you’ve ever been through this before, I’m sure you can relate. Afterall, your business is your b ... Show More
26m 3s
Jan 2025
The #1 Reason to FIRE Your #1 Employee
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<p>In this episode, I dive deep into what it really means to build a thriving, successful organization—one where culture, accountability, and human connections drive everything. I talk about why I fire people who aren’t good humans, no matter how talent ... Show More
7m 24s