“The percentage of mistakes in quick decisions is no greater than in long-drawn-out vacillation, and the effect of decisiveness itself ‘makes things go’ and creates confidence.” Contrary to popular ...

When we evaluate candidates, decisiveness is one of the words that bubbles up most frequently. Be it a McCain, a Clinton or an Obama, our new leader must render decisions on our behalf that are swift, ...

As believers in Christ; choosing the narrow path and making firm decisions is essential (Matthew 7:13-14). Being indecisive introduces negative consequences, while embracing Christ-like qualities can ...

Former Chrysler chief and American business icon Lee Iacocca, 83, who once said that "decisiveness is the one word that makes a good manager," recently spoke to The Associated Press about the concept ...

A truly prudent man would know how to practice both restraint and decisiveness in his judgments, reactions, and actions. He is not simply restrained and moderate if only to play safe. Neither is he ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Leadership Advisor. Speaker. Bestselling Author. Courage Catalyst. Lee Iacocca, the former president of Ford and Chrysler, once ...

Is that why decisiveness is so vaunted — because we need, in our pluralism, suggestions of an absolute power that one person must never have? Context and experience and thoughtfulness We began with ...

One of the key elements of being an effective small-business leader is being decisive. Making decisions and sticking with them. The issue all leaders face is that we live in a world of increasing ...

Foreign adversaries know — or think they know — how a McCain administration is likely to respond to a provocation. They see John McCain as a military man — a hawk who, although somewhat constrained by ...