# Why CFOs & Leaders Fail: Hidden Human Patterns That Destroy Culture, Teams & Performance | Dr. Sylvia Lafair

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Published: 2026-06-11T10:18:54+00:00
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## Resource

Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a credentialed therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems Why do talented executives, CFOs and business leaders repeatedly make the same leadership mistakes despite having the right strategy, experience and data? In this episode of Diary Of A CFO, Ademola Odewade sits down with internationally recognized executive coach, organizational psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Sylvia Lafair to explore the hidden human patterns that impact leadership effectiveness, organizational culture, financial performance and long-term business success. Drawing on decades of experience coaching executives and leadership teams, Dr. Lafair explains how unconscious behavioral patterns influence decision-making, workplace relationships and business outcomes. She reveals why emotional intelligence, self-awareness and healthy communication are essential skills for modern CFOs, founders and senior leaders. This conversation explores leadership psychology, executive decision-making, organizational culture, conflict management, change leadership, emotional intelligence, business transformation and the human side of financial performance. KEY INSIGHTS: ✅ Why high-performing leaders often repeat the same costly mistakes ✅ How unconscious behavioral patterns impact business performance ✅ Why emotional intelligence is a critical leadership advantage ✅ How childhood conditioning influences executive decision-making ✅ The 13 recurring workplace behavior patterns leaders must understand ✅ Why self-awareness is the foundation of exceptional leadership ✅ How CFOs and executives can build healthier organizational cultures ✅ Why productive conflict drives innovation and growth ✅ How psychological safety improves team performance a…

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