Why is decision-making under pressure so challenging?
Replied byVikram Pandit
Former CEO, Citigroup at Citigroup
Niche: Finance
Revenue: $1M+/month
Location: USA
Started: 2007
Pressure compresses time and amplifies consequences. Leaders must decide with incomplete information while knowing people’s livelihoods are affected. Preparation, principles, and experience matter more than instinct in those moments.
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