Why Smart Leaders Do Stupid Things with Michael Krumpak

In this episode, Todd Bertsch sits down with Michael E. Krumpak to challenge the myth that “smart” leadership is enough. Together, they unpack a practical, story-driven roadmap for building legendary leaders through psychological safety, empathy, growth mindset, disciplined decision making, and intentional delegation. If you’ve ever seen a “perfect on paper” leader struggle when pressure rises, this conversation explains why — and what to do differently starting now. In This Episode, We Cover: The difference between smart leadership and legendary leadership Why the bold title Why Smart Leaders Do Stupid Things resonates right now Disruption, burnout, and mindset as leadership data points The nine-vector Legendary Leader Flight Plan and how the vectors work together Liberation as psychological safety and its impact on culture Empathy as connection over correction Using 360s and assessments to uncover blind spots Decision-making lessons from Flight 401 and fixation under pressure Yielding, delegation, and how to truly elevate ownership How the book’s stories, black box reflections, and coaching questions create behavior change You’ll walk away with actionable tactics, reflection prompts, and a clearer path from pressure to performance — from smart to legendary. https://www.toddbertsch.com/podcast/why-smart-leaders-do-stupid-things-with-michael-krumpak Thanks for listening! We appreciate you. Follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddmbertsch/  https://www.facebook.com/theboltwithtoddb  https://www.instagram.com/theboltwithtoddb/  https://www.youtube.com/@theboltwithtoddb   ⚡ Ready to ignite lasting transformation in your team or event? Book me for keynotes, corporate training, or Positive Intelligence® coaching at ToddBertsch.com