Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covering careers and strategic leadership for executives and managers. You can’t be both. You can’t be an effective leader and an ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. While consensus might seem like an easy way to maintain harmony, it often stifles creativity and critical thinking. Effective ...

When we think an issue only has an either-or solution, we are not recognizing its complexity. I propose that taking the time to include all possible options, a “both-and” process, would allow us to ...

Scaling a business hinges on streamlined decision-making. Leaders must be agile, making accurate and timely decisions to ensure success. Streamlined decision-making enhances business agility, enabling ...

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader or just starting out, effective decision-making is a cornerstone of success in business. Every choice made, from routine operational tasks to major strategic ...

Cognitive flexibility plays a huge role in your decision-making process. It refers to your ability to adapt your thinking and ...

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Every decision comes with an element of risk. It’s a fact that can paralyze a leader who overthinks in their effort to drive that risk to near zero before they act. It’s a common enough phenomenon to ...

What’s your trigger? I’m not talking about what someone may say that sets you off. Instead, I’m referring to the trigger that sparks an impulse to potentially make a purchase. Interestingly, both ...

Life is about making decisions and managing the consequences of those decisions. In tactical training, it is no different. Your journey to, through and after your training, testing or selection ...