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050: Why Talent Isn't Enough: The Hidden Factors Behind CEO Success with Sanyin Siang
Why do highly talented leaders sometimes struggle to succeed? Sandy and executive coach and Duke professor Sanyin Siang explore how fit — not talent alone — shapes fulfillment and performance. Sanyin shares three defining moments: immigrating from Taiwan at seven, losing her academic scholarship, and stepping beyond her comfort zone into leadership work that revealed her strength as a connector.
Their conversation examines trust and integrity, including the importance of self-awareness, candid feedback, and telling difficult truths with care. They also consider what makes work energizing, how…
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