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February 17, 2025 42 mins
Decision Paralysis: Why Smart Leaders Make Bad Calls

Through the shocking case of Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, where leadership inaction led to preventable deaths, Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs reveals why even the smartest leaders become paralyzed when facing crucial decisions.

 

You'll discover:

✓ Why prestigious organizations fail to act on clear warnings

✓ How expertise becomes a barrier to decisive action

✓ The hidden cost of delayed decisions

✓ Systems for breaking through decision paralysis

 

Perfect for:

  • Leaders facing critical decisions
  • Organizations struggling with decisive action
  • Executives managing change
  • Teams dealing with analysis paralysis

Learn how one of healthcare's most respected names allowed children to die because leaders couldn't make crucial decisions - and ensure your organization never falls into the same trap.

🎯 Ready to break through decision paralysis?

  • Get the blueprint: Grab 'Bred to Lead' on Amazon 
  • Join the community: Visit bredtolead.com 
  • Connect: Follow Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs on LinkedIn
  • Share your journey: Rate us on Apple Podcasts

When smart leaders make bad calls, everyone pays the price. Learn how to make decisions that matter.

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