Middle East Talent & Leadership Podcast - Leadership. Executive Careers. Organizational Reality.4 Aug

Episode 52 - The Escalation Problem – Why Smart Leaders Keep Investing in Failing Projects

Why do intelligent leaders continue investing in projects that are clearly failing?

It's rarely a lack of intelligence.

More often, it's one of the most powerful psychological traps in leadership: Escalation of Commitment.

In this episode, we explore why successful leaders sometimes struggle to let go, how past investments influence future decisions, and why the courage to stop can be one of the greatest leadership strengths.

You'll discover:

• Why experience can become a blind spot • The difference between resilience and escalation • Why organizations keep funding failing initiatives • How great leaders make objective decisions despite emotional investment • Practical questions every executive should ask before committing more time, money or resources

Whether you're leading a company, managing transformation, or making high-impact business decisions, this episode offers valuable insights into one of leadership's most overlooked challenges.

🎙️ Hosted by Ines Mokrani Founder & CEO, MatchMaker No.1

Executive Search | Leadership Advisory | Transformation | Executive Integration

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Episode 59 - Market Reality 2026: When the Owner Changes the Rules: What Investor Strategy Shifts Actually Do to a Company

A Board-approved 2026–2030 strategy shift at Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is the documented, current example — but the real subject of this episode is what happens inside any company when the...

22 Sep 11min

Episode 58 - Market Reality 2026: UAE Emiratisation: The Phase-In Ends, Nafis Doesn't

A graduated grace period on the UAE's employer pension contribution for Emirati employees reaches its final step this September—while the broader Nafis program expands, not shrinks. In this episode, I...

15 Sep 10min

Episode 57 - Market Reality 2026: UAE Recovery: Are We Calling It Too Early?

The UAE is showing encouraging signs of renewed economic activity. Business activity is strengthening. New orders are increasing. Companies are adapting. But does that mean the market has truly recove...

8 Sep 10min

Episode 56 — Market Reality 2026: The GCC Talent Market Is Being Rewritten

The GCC talent market is changing — but not simply because companies are hiring more or less. The market's rules are shifting. AI is changing the skills companies need. Nationalization strategies are ...

1 Sep 10min

Episode 55 — The Leader You Hired Is Not the Leader You Get

Finding the right executive is only the beginning. The interviews went well. The experience is there. The Board is convinced. The contract is signed. And then the new leader arrives. Many organization...

25 Aug 7min

Episode 54 — Your Best Performer May Be Hurting Your Team

What happens when one of your strongest performers is also one of the biggest problems in your team? High performers are often given more freedom, more tolerance, and sometimes even a different set of...

18 Aug 8min

Episode 53 - The Leader Everyone Depends On Is Often the Problem

What if everyone depending on you isn't a sign of great leadership — but a warning sign? Many highly capable leaders become the center of every important decision. Problems land on their desk. Teams w...

11 Aug 8min