This episode deconstructs The Illusion of Quick Wins, a dangerous leadership mindset where a focus on short-termism systematically destroys long-term value and compounding growth. We explore why the most seductive, immediate solutions often trigger disastrous unintended consequences, hollowing out an organisation's core strength from the inside.

Through a series of powerful case studies—from the classic fable of the Golden Goose and Australia's Cane Toad disaster to the slow-motion collapse of the Roman Empire—we reveal the hidden costs of prioritising the present at the expense of the future. Finally, we unpack the science of Chaos Theory to explain why the smallest compromises can compound into the largest failures. This is an essential guide for leaders who want to build resilient, sustainable success.

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IN THIS EPISODE

00:00 - Introduction: The Short-Term Suicide Pact

01:30 - The Golden Goose Fallacy: Killing the Source of Your Value

03:45 - The Cane Toad Disaster: When Quick Fixes Create a Plague

06:22 - The Fall of Rome: Death by a Thousand "Smart" Decisions

09:05 - The Butterfly Effect: The Hidden Math of Compounding Failure

11:50 - Conclusion: Escaping the Illusion of Quick Wins

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