When Optimism Becomes a Leadership Liability — Jim Schleckser on Overcommitment and Credibility posted on July 7, 2025 Filed Under: Leadership Lessons from Mistakes: The My Favorite Mistake Podcast Tagged With: Career, CEO, Mistakes, Sales, Speaking, WineJim Schleckser explains how excessive optimism cost him credibility as a leader—and how learning to balance vision with realism changed how he leads CEOs today. Listen: Check out all …Continue Reading about When Optimism Becomes a Leadership Liability — Jim Schleckser on Overcommitment and Credibility →