decision-making Archives

Define What Good Looks Like Before You Start Measuring

Defining 'what good looks like' before starting any initiative prevents teams from chasing perfection or settling for mediocrity. Good is always a range — below the bottom isn't acceptable, and above the top is diminishing returns.

Benjamin Trent 2026-02-25

Leadership

Match Your Decision Speed to the Time You Actually Have

Leaders often rush decisions when they have time and over-analyze when they don't. The real skill is calibrating your decision-making pace to match the time you actually have — being thorough when you can and bold when you must.

Benjamin Trent 2026-02-12