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What D-Day and Other Big Decisions in History Teach Us About Decision-Making as Leaders

History is filled with examples where a decision at a moment-in-time changed the outcome. As we commemorate the courage of those who participated in the D-Day Invasion in World War II, I look at Eisenhower's decision that day and another fateful decision 80-years earlier that changed the course of a nation. Our workplace decisions aren't on the same scale, yet, the big decisions at a moment in time do change the fate of organizations. What can we learn from history here?

By Art Petty|2019-06-06T09:45:51-05:00June 6th, 2019|Decision-Making, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine|0 Comments

For the Big Decisions, You’ve Got to Wrestle Ambiguity

The struggle over the big decisions is the inherent ambiguity. The unknowns are overwhelming. Fear of getting it wrong floods our minds and our brains struggle for traction in the muck. Nonetheless, these are the times when you have to stand up and cut through the fog of ambiguity.

By Art Petty|2019-01-27T12:10:31-06:00January 27th, 2019|Decision-Making, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change, Strategy, The Leadership Opportunity|1 Comment

Ideas for Professional Growth for the Week of July 5, 2015

Every week, I provide a few simple (but not simplistic) ideas for you to Do/Experiment/Explore in support of your professional development and continued success. This week's three focus on making big decisions, rethinking your approach to establishing team leadership and looking to firms outside your industry for ideas on strengthening your own organization. Use them in great professional health!

By Art Petty|2016-10-22T17:11:08-05:00July 5th, 2015|Decision-Making|0 Comments