Tawn Albright is the Founder of the executive coaching firm Bowstring. He works with an array of leaders from start-ups to multinationals. Throughout my career, I've discovered a valuable lesson that ...

Whether you’re an experienced CEO or an emerging entrepreneur, the quality of your decisions determines whether your business succeeds or fails. This is why decision making is an essential ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...

To make informed, and presumedly the best, decisions, we must free ourselves from the hidden constraints on our capacity to think and analyze.

Consensus decision-making fosters collaboration but can slow progress if not managed effectively. Balancing consensus with leadership ensures efficiency without sacrificing inclusivity and engagement.

The Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology (BEST) will convene an ad hoc committee to examine applications of numerous scientific tools and approaches for incorporating sustainability concepts ...

I used to teach a Master’s-level class in critical thinking and leadership, and I would start with the question, "What is good leadership all about?" There would be a noticeable pause for a while, ...

Good decision-making requires weighing the value of immediate rewards versus delayed rewards. For instance, would we prefer to consume one piece of chocolate or five pieces? The answer may not be as ...

Delivering high-quality care starts with understanding what matters most to each patient. Clinicians can’t choose treatments that match patients’ priorities and values until they engage with them. The ...