DarrenDaily On-Demand How to Disagree with the CEO (Properly!)
Nov 13, 2025
Discover the high stakes of silence in leadership, highlighted by a $380 million loss due to unvoiced concerns. Learn why top CEOs value dissent and how to effectively voice disagreements. Explore the S-A-F-E method to align on shared goals before speaking up. Gain insights on using data to back your objections, and how to frame conversations around future possibilities. Get practical scripts and timing strategies to maximize the impact of your pushback, enhancing both team dynamics and your career trajectory.
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Silence Cost A Company Millions
- A chief revenue officer stayed silent about a doomed acquisition and did nothing.
- Six months later $380 million was written off and 2,000 people lost their jobs.
Disagreement Predicts Advancement
- Top CEOs promote and trust people who push back, not yes-people.
- Constructive disagreement is a key predictor of fast promotion and closeness to leaders.
Begin Disagreement With Alignment
- Start disagreements by stating alignment on shared goals and vision.
- Then present your concerns from that common ground to increase receptivity.