The Executive Counsel Blog

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"W" — Worry / What-If Weight: Why Leaders Collapse Under Imagined Outcomes

By: Jeff Meyer Published on: 26/11/2025

Discover how what-if thinking fuels worry and overwhelms leaders, and how to break imagined outcomes before they hijack your clarity.

The Swirl & Emotional Weight
"W" — Worry / What-If Weight: Why Leaders Collapse Under Imagined Outcomes

Understanding the SWIRL: The Five Forces That Steal Clarity From High-Capacity Leaders

By: Jeff Meyer Published on: 23/11/2025

Discover the SWIRL framework that explains why leaders lose clarity under pressure and how to interrupt it before it takes over.

The Swirl & Emotional Weight
Understanding the SWIRL: The Five Forces That Steal Clarity From High-Capacity Leaders