Leadership Paradox #8: Decisiveness vs Collaboration
- Ralph Cochrane
- Aug 19
- 1 min read
The best decisions aren’t always yours alone.Strong leaders decide—but never in a vacuum.
Decisiveness is essential. Teams look to you for direction, especially when the path forward is uncertain. But here’s the trap: mistaking speed for strength… and solo decisions for smart ones.
Leaders who move too fast, too alone, often miss what’s right in front of them—insights, red flags, better ideas.
Collaboration doesn’t slow you down. It sharpens your thinking. It builds buy-in. It uncovers blind spots. And it reminds your team that their voices matter.
The paradox? True decisiveness includes input, not just instinct. Be the one who listens before acting. Who invites ideas before locking in the answer. Who leads with both authority and humility.
When have you seen collaboration lead to a better decision?
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