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176. The CEO’s Conviction Principle: How to decide when smart people disagree
Description
What should a CEO do when their two smartest leaders completely disagree on the path forward?
Moments like this happen in every company that’s growing — and the instinct to search for the objectively correct answer can quietly stall the entire organization.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why disagreement between strong leaders is often a healthy signal, not a leadership problem
- The shift from correctness to conviction that experienced CEOs learn to make
- A practical three-step decision lens for moving a divided leadership team toward aligned execution
Listen to the episode to learn how to make confident decisions, align your leadership team, and keep your company moving forward when the path isn’t obvious.
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