High-Stakes Decision-Making with Errol Doebler

What leadership framework can help you stay calm under intense pressure?

In this powerful episode, Scott Joseph sits down with Navy SEAL-turned-leadership-coach Errol Doebler to unpack the SMACC decision-making framework. Together, they explore how emotional awareness and structured planning can elevate leadership, whether you're in combat or in the boardroom. From stories of FBI standoffs to business transformations, this conversation delivers actionable insights for leaders at every level.

Join Scott and Errol as they explore: 

19:19 – Emotional Awareness

Why some leaders freeze and how emotional validation is the first step to progress.

Real-world examples of indecision and conflict avoidance.

30:30 – SVI Technologies and SMACC

Practical applications of the SMACC model in business settings, including pitches, team meetings, and strategy planning.

47:47 – Culture, Delegation, and Team Autonomy

How to shift your company culture from passivity to initiative.

1:04:00 – Proactivity and Leadership Evolution

A client example of stopping reactive firefighting by improving front-end planning.

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Thanks to Errol Doebler for being on Business, Bourbon & Cigars!

Connect with Errol on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/errol-doebler/ 

Learn more about Errol and Ice Cold Leader: https://icecoldleader.com/ 

Get Errol’s book: https://icecoldleaderbook.com/ 

The acronym SMACCC (which is discussed in this episode) stands for the six components of a structured decision-making and planning process derived from Errol’s time as a Navy SEAL and adapted for business leadership. SMACCC stands for: 

S — Situation.

M — Mission.

A — Actions.

C — Command.

C — Communication.

C — Contingencies.

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