What It Looks Like: A tendency to overestimate positive outcomes and underestimate risks, leading to unrealistic expectations, poor contingency planning, and overconfidence in decision-making. Carlos, a senior leader, consistently underestimates the challenges his team faces, believing that everything will work out without enough preparation. His overly optimistic outlook causes him to overlook potential risks, leading to missed deadlines and unpreparedness when issues arise. His team begins to ...