The only predictable consequence of leaders attempts to wrest control of a complex,
even chaotic situation, is that they create more chaos. They go into isolation with just a
few key advisors, and attempt to find a simple solution (quickly) to a complex problem.
And people pressure them to do just that. Everyone wants the problem to disappear;
cries of “fix it!” arise from the public. Leaders scramble to look like they’ve taken charge
and have everything in hand.