Many leaders are often surprised to learn that most companies aren’t slow. They’re just second-guessing. Unclear or tentative decisions can open the door to second-guessing, which is what is costing your company.

Many leaders are often confused when I tell them that their team doesn't follow their strategy. They follow your nervous system. For example, in normal times, teams focus on the plan, but in times of uncertainty, they look to their leader. During moments of crisis, your team will take emotional cues from you, and spreading calm is just as easy as panic. In my years of coaching leaders and running my own successful business, I always tell leaders that while they can’t eliminate a crisis, they...

If you’re the CEO and everything sounds “fine,” the reality is you’re already late. In my years as a leader and coaching leaders, I’ve seen how the more authority you gain as a leader, the less likely people are to tell you uncomfortable truths.