Leadership is not tested in the easy choices, but in the tough ones. Committees and collaboration matter, but at some point all eyes turn to the leader. And no process will spare you from deciding.
• Restructuring roles may upset comfort zones, but clarity demands it.
• Phasing out outdated programs may hurt pride, but alignment demands it.
• Confronting underperformance may feel uncomfortable, but integrity demands it.
• Saying no to attractive distractions may disappoint some, but vision demands it.
Unpopular? Often.
Necessary? Always.
The “magic rule” is simple: anchor tough decisions in mission, values, and data.
That’s how you transform resistance into credibility, and discomfort into trust.
Avoiding tough decisions for fear of being unpopular is far riskier. You can drift for a while, but when the storm comes, hesitation will sink you faster than any unpopular choice.
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“Leadership is not about doing what is easy; leadership is about doing what is right.”
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Abderrazak Behhar 