In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, Erica D’Eramo is joined by Dr. Ron Martin for a conversation about decision-making under pressure. Drawing on a career spanning surgery, healthcare leadership, medical education, and military service, Dr. Martin explores how preparation, feedback, decision rights, and experience shape judgment when information is incomplete and the stakes are high.
Lessons About High-Stakes Leadership with Alisa Tijerina
In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, Erica D’Eramo is joined by Alisa Tijerina for a conversation about high-stakes leadership, crisis response, operational discipline, and what leaders in any industry can learn from high-hazard environments. Drawing on more than 20 years in upstream energy, including offshore and onshore operations, Alisa shares lessons on leading under pressure, preparing before a crisis, creating psychological safety, and building the systems that help teams operate safely and effectively.



