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When Leadership Matures, Decision Making Slows Down — and Gets Better
Mature leadership decision making requires the confidence to slow your own internal urgency long enough to see the whole system. Senior leaders often notice a quiet but unsettling shift as they grow in scope and responsibility: their decision making slows down. At first, this can feel risky. Early in a leadership career, speed is rewarded. Quick answers signal competence. Urgency feels like engagement. Momentum is created by reacting fast and clearing obstacles immediately. But as leadership matures, something changes. The…
