This episode explores a behavior that often looks like leadership but quietly undermines it, the compulsion to act without clarity.

Host Christopher Donaleski opens with the story of JFK’s early misstep at the Bay of Pigs to reveal how urgency, pressure, and fear can drive poor decisions disguised as decisive action. From boardrooms to battlefields, we explore how the bias for action manifests, why stillness can feel risky, and how the best leaders learn to pause before taking action.

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “just do something,” this episode offers the perspective and the questions you need to lead with intention, not reaction.