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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Business decision makers sometimes face adversarial priorities when it comes to decision making. In the interest of furthering the business, good decisions must be grounded in research, forethought, ...

One of the most daunting tasks for new leaders is making decisions that impact others. Although the average person makes thousands of conscious decisions each day — some estimates suggest as many as ...

This is definitely a year of tests for nonprofit leaders everywhere. Global economic uncertainty and political instability are making even the most mundane decisions feel challenging. In the past few ...

These words, from Nelson Mandela, speak volumes about the difficulties we face in the often-fraught process of decision-making. A decision is essentially a choice. Whether that choice involves major, ...

Here’s how business leaders can weave consistent, effective decision-making into the fabric of their operational culture and instill confidence in their people to act and move forward. The Fast ...