As a CFO, helping a business expand is not just about numbers and spreadsheets. It’s about mastering the soft skills required to lead people through the unexpected twists and turns that come with growth. Poor leadership can derail a growth plan and can have a profound negative impact, leading to misalignment, lack of direction, low morale, and inadequate decision[1]making. In some studies, leadership-related issues are cited as a contributing factor in growth plan failures, ranging from 30% to 60% or even more, depending on the context.