We often worry about making the right decision, but true effectiveness comes from making the decision right. This shift in belief removes the paralysis that comes from fearing a single wrong choice and allows for more creative and innovative action.

Decisions should be made based on a trusted process rather than a search for a guaranteed outcome. By using specific tactical strategies like what-if planning and identifying catalyst choices, we can act with more strength and communicate our reasoning with clarity to those we lead.

• Recognize that timing is often more important than having all available data before acting.
• Communicate the reasoning behind your choices to prevent critics from defining your narrative.
• Evaluate worst-case scenarios to reverse engineer solutions and reduce internal fear.
• Involve th ...