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Choose a path and move forward. Source: Courtesy of RE Watson Whether at home or in the workplace, the choices we make range from snap decisions to thoughtful, strategic ones. Styles include trusting ...

Decisions-by-committee are inherently problematic. They are often dominated by the loudest voice in the room, resulting in unclear authority and prolonged debates that delay resolutions. And worst of ...

Objective decision-making is a critical component to arriving at the best conclusion. Here are five ways to find that balance. Follow these five steps to make informed and effective decisions. Making ...

Feeling burnt out at work? Here are some actionable steps you can take to decrease burnout and help to alleviate decision fatigue. Burnout is a state of exhaustion resulting from prolonged and ...

From what to wear to what to tackle first at work, we make thousands of decisions every day. Some are trivial, like choosing oatmeal instead of avocado toast. But other decisions can have serious ...

Smart, rational decision-making isn’t an innate gift; rather, it’s an art, a process of weighing inputs such as data and risk on one hand and emotions like fear and uncertainty on the other. When you ...

I do believe that most business leaders want to do the right thing, but many just don’t have the skills to develop an unemotional ethical position, or confidence to act on their ethical beliefs, or ...

As a third-generation executive of a family-owned printing business, I’ve had the good fortune to access incredible mentors and advisers who have bestowed amazing advice. Their counsel has followed me ...

As a former commander and staff officer supporting previous commanders at various echelons, I recognize, understand, and appreciate the critical role all steps in the Army design methodology and the ...