The Sophistication Trap

Making everything complex because it feels smart. Simple feels too easy, like you're not doing "real strategy." So you create 147-slide strategy decks that nobody reads. Complex architectural roadmaps that nobody understands. Sophisticated frameworks with 47 components that nobody can remember. Leaders love complexity because it looks impressive in board meetings. Consultants love complexity because it justifies their fees. But complexity? Complexity is what kills execution. Every time.