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Key Takeaways Slow down the fast decisions. Take time to debate assumptions, pressure-test options and breathe.
Balance confidence with curiosity. The higher you go in your career, your role shifts from having the answers to asking the right questions.
Before you zoom in on tactical moves, zoom out and consider the long-term impact.
Anchor your judgment in principles, not just gut feelings, and rely on experience, data and feedback (not expertise alone).
According to PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey, 40% of CEOs believe their company won’t be viable in 10 years if it continues on its current path. That’s not just angst. It’s proof that leaders are under pressure to make decisions that matter more than ever. Early in your career, effort and output count. But as you rise, you’re evaluated less on what you do and more on how wisely you decide.
Boards, investors, employees and even markets don’t just look at your process. They watch the outcomes. Were you courageous yet thoughtful? Did you weigh trade-offs? Did your decision protect culture, advance the business and create long-term value?
At the top, judgment is no longer about efficiency. It’s about impact. And it’s harder than ever. Here are five ways to sharpen it:
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1. Slow down the fast decisions
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