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Great leaders aren’t defined by how many decisions they make, but by the discipline to make fewer, better ones. Effective leadership is defined by the quality and impact of decisions, not the number ...

There's a reason Adrienne Adhami is able to run marathons, write books, host podcasts and be a keynote speaker to industry-leading companies like Microsoft and Spotify: she's able to make good ...

Consensus decision-making fosters collaboration but can slow progress if not managed effectively. Balancing consensus with leadership ensures efficiency without sacrificing inclusivity and engagement.

Today, companies track everything — sales figures, customer behavior, marketing performance — yet one of the most important factors in success often goes unmeasured: the decisions themselves. We ...

Military personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency room physicians, and many others can find themselves in circumstances requiring rapid and accurate decisions. The consequences of ...

Data analysis does not remove the need for leadership; it requires business leaders to learn to incorporate data into their decision making and effectively train and support their teams to do the same ...

Making decisions is a key function of leadership. Leaders must make complex decisions that affect the lives of their teams, businesses, and communities. Expertise in the fine art of making decisions ...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the ability to make high-stakes decisions is a hallmark of effective leadership. CEOs and top executives are often faced with choices that can significantly ...

What are the traits and characteristics of good decision makers? They are confident, do not back down. They provide evidence, ask questions and are often influential. Effective decision makers are ...

This post is Part 1 in a 7-part series. Before Donald Trump became a US President, I used to watch his reality show Celebrity Apprentice, where stars competed in tasks to raise money for charity. I ...

Imagine leaving a stable career to pursue a new one, moving across the world to start afresh, or making the heartbreaking decision to end a marriage. These are not everyday choices; they are ...