Leadership isn't just about making decisions—it's about understanding the hidden forces that shape them.

In this episode of Business Influencers, host Chris Salem sits down with Daniel Atlin, leadership advisor and founder of DJA Sensemaking, to explore how personal history, internal narratives, and unconscious patterns influence the way leaders think, act, and respond to uncertainty.

Drawing on more than 30 years of experience advising executives in complex environments, Daniel explains why effective leadership begins with understanding how we make sense of the world around us. Rather than focusing solely on external strategies, he reveals how our beliefs, identities, and past experiences quietly shape the decisions we make every day.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How personal narratives influence leadership decisions
• Why uncertainty can become a powerful leadership advantage
• The hidden patterns that drive behavior in high-pressure situations
• Practical ways to improve decision-making through greater self-awareness
• Why sensemaking is an essential skill for today's leaders

Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, manager, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers valuable insights into leading with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose in an increasingly complex world.

Guest: Daniel Atlin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-atlin-34b362b/)

Host: Chris Salem (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophersalem/)

Sound: Mahesh R.

Producer: Archita Puranik