Lonely at the Top

Running a business can feel strangely isolating. Everyone has an opinion, but the responsibility for the decision rests with you. When a customer, employee or business partner is involved, the facts are only part of the picture. History, trust and the future of the business are there too.

Who can question your judgement without taking sides? Are you giving a decision the time it needs, or avoiding a conversation you know is coming? A year from now, what will matter most about the choice you make today?

I have seen capable leaders carry a difficult decision for too long because there is no easy place to think it through openly. Sometimes saying the situation out loud is what helps you see it clearly.

“The loneliest decisions are often the ones that matter most.”

The Coffee Guy