Tag: decision making
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Argue, Commit, and Collaborate: How to Drive Success After a Tough Decision
Years ago, I was deeply involved in a critical strategic decision for my company. We had invested many years and millions of dollars into the technology that had powered our business for decades. However, this platform was based on older technology and had significant limitations. On one side of the debate were leaders who favored…
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Decisiveness
When a decision needs to be made, waiting for perfect data often leads to inaction, missed opportunities, and lost momentum. In both the military and business, the ability to make quick, informed decisions is crucial. In military training, leaders are taught that doing something – anything – is better than waiting. Inaction allows the enemy…
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Leading Through Change: Why Explaining ‘Why’ Matter
The most important part of leading through change is not just making decisions – it’s explaining why the change is necessary and why it’s the right decision at this moment. Change is Tough – for Everyone Change shakes things up. It disrupts our routines, makes us feel unsure, and often demands more energy than we…
