EP1 | Why Leaders Repeat the Same Mistakes | Joseph Infante | Christopher Salem | Sustainable Success Show

Why Leaders Repeat the Same Mistakes — And How Hidden Patterns Drive Their Decisions

Many leaders work harder, add new strategies, or invest in better tools yet still find themselves facing the same challenges year after year. Why?

In this episode, we uncover how unseen patterns, habits, and decision-making loops quietly shape outcomes in leadership, growth, and performance — often without leaders realizing it.

Guest: Joseph Infante

Joseph “Joe” Infante is a seasoned Business & Technology Executive, former U.S. Army Drill Instructor with the 82nd Airborne Division, and a fractional CIOwho helps leaders identify the root causes behind stalled growth, repeated mistakes, and misaligned decisions.

Joe brings a calm, relatable, and story-driven style blending operational clarity, leadership psychology, and real-world examples to show how unconscious behaviors influence results in both business and life.

Learn more about Joe: https://compassleft.com/

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

~ Why awareness alone isn’t enough to change behavior

~ How hidden patterns keep leaders and organizations stuck

~ The difference between fixing symptoms and addressing root causes

~ Practical ways to interrupt old decision cycles and create sustainable change

Hosted by Christopher Salem

Christopher Salem has been empowering business leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations for nearly 8 years as host of the Sustainable Success Show. Each episode delivers actionable insights that help leaders grow with intention, clarity, and long-term impact.

Learn more at:

www.christophersalem.com

www.sustainablesuccess.net

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Join us for this powerful conversation and uncover the patterns shaping your decisions, so you can lead with greater clarity, confidence, and sustainable success.

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