Why do brilliant leaders believe in ideas that defy logic? Smart people make stupid decisions at work when speed, status, and noise drown out intelligence. The Stupid Syndrome is a business parable that shows you how to spot stupidity's early signals, arrest its slide, and reset decisions on facts. These pages deliver a tight, reusable framework, as well as tools such as the Veritas Model, the Reality Check, and the Recognise Reflect Review Decide Loop. A candid field guide for leaders who want less theatre and more results. Read it in twenty minutes. Use it for years.