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On Decision Making Quality/ Guest: Phil Neil, CEO, Founders Compass
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- For Leaders By Leaders
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- Feb 12, 2026
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- 2162
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Summary
Decision-making isn’t just about data, it’s about judgment, emotion, and leadership under pressure. Phil Neil, CEO of Founders Compass, brings a powerful perspective shaped by building a $70M company and losing it in a devastating fire. Phil reveals how leaders can cut through information overload, develop sharper intuition, and navigate emotional patterns that influence critical decisions. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, clarity, and leading yourself before you lead others. Tune in to this episode as we explore: (02:00) Introduction and Phil Neil’s background (05:33) Pressure, founders and inner resilience (12:13) Finding your anchor (14:36) Leading yourself through hard moments (16:26) Leadership archetypes and personal transformation (20:30) Personality patterns and better decisions (23:44) Courage without a clear plan (29:46) Building self-awareness and balance (32:33) Mindful decisions and strategic clarity (35:28) Better leaders build better businesses Connect with Phil Neil here: Phil Neil on LinkedIn Interested in developing more effective leadership skills? Connect with Cinga today here.