Every day, we make countless decisions, often driven by habit or emotion. To make better choices, we need critical thinking. Critical thinking means you need to do such things include: Questioning ...

BI tools only work with clean, reliable data. Leaders can start by assigning ownership, setting clear standards and running regular checks. Focusing first on critical data sources and building ...

Rapid change demands new approaches to leadership and strategy. This article brings together insights from experts who have ...

Wanting is a lot easier than having, though, but not if you tap into the way your brain works on a neurobiological level. Here are four research-based approaches to help you get smarter, make better ...

While you can’t prevent occasional mis-hires, you can try to minimize the possibility by including a project phase in your hiring process or even considering a project as a paid consulting engagement ...

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 ...

If you’re like most people, you crave certainty and familiarity. If we know what to expect, it’s easier to navigate life’s decisions. Yet today, as consumers, we face significant environmental ...

Do a deep dive into every aspect of the decision before you. The more you dig in, the more you will know. With a greater ...

Running a company doesn’t leave much room for hobbies. But if you know me, you know I make time for one obsession: rituals. My fascination with rituals started from a conversation with my friend Bing ...

A conversation with Stanford GSB professor Ilya Strebulaev on embracing disagreement. Venture capital firms notoriously embrace risk and take big swings, hoping that one startup will become a monster ...

When you're in a leadership role — especially in an accounting firm — high-pressure decisions come with the territory. Clients expect quick answers. Staff look to you for clarity. And the pace of the ...