In this episode, Ryan breaks down the concept of Groupthink—what it is, how it creeps into decision-making, and why even smart teams can fall into its trap. From history books to meeting rooms, Ryan explores how to spot it and stop it before it derails your mission.

🧠 Groupthink

Coined by Irving Janis in the 1970s

📖 Learn more:

• Overview on Verywell Mind: 👉 https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-groupthink-2795213

• Bay of Pigs context from History.com: 👉 https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/bay-of-pigs-invasion

• Bay of Pigs lesson on leadership (JFK Library): 👉 https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/the-bay-of-pigs