Why Smart Leaders Make Bad Calls—and How to Avoid Them

What if your biggest leadership mistakes aren’t due to poor judgment—but hidden assumptions? 

In this episode of The Enlightened Executive, Susan Drumm speaks with Dr. Alan Barnard, one of the world’s top decision scientists and a leading expert in the Theory of Constraints. Together, they unpack why even high-performing leaders make bad decisions—and how to avoid the most common traps that derail clarity and performance. 

You’ll discover: 

• The 5 biggest decision-making mistakes (and how to avoid them) 
• How to use emotions as strategic data—not distractions 
• The role of AI and experimentation in leveling up your leadership 
• One simple question to surface team resistance and unlock action 

If you’re ready to make faster, smarter, and more aligned decisions, this episode delivers the mindset shifts and tools to get there. 

🎧 Listen now—and lead with sharper insight.