A reader of this morning’s post asks, “How do you suggest dealing with an organizational culture that resists making decisions?” Don’t pressure people to make decisions before they’re ready. They tend to dig… Continue reading
Failure to make decisions is worse than making wrong decisions. At least you can change wrong decisions. You can learn from bad decisions. Failure to decide is surrender. Strong people grow feeble until… Continue reading
Will Smith said, “There is no reason to have plan “B” because it distracts from plan “A”. Jihae Shin and Katherine Milkman, from Wharton School research found that merely thinking about a backup… Continue reading
The opportunity and ability to step into a tipping point makes us feel responsible, powerful, and apprehensive. Every decision both responds to and creates a tipping point. New questions for leadership tipping points:… Continue reading
You’re trapped if you can’t say no to the boss. My first no. The first time I said no to my boss was a painful moment of clarity. I wanted to be the… Continue reading
You aren’t reaching high enough if the future is known, the path is clear, and outcomes are certain. But navigating ambiguity drives most of us nuts. All important decisions have alternatives. This is… Continue reading
