The Lego movie was an amazing success, but it could have turned out much differently. The company prioritized the protection of the brand and that it protected the company. They wanted talent that would create a really great movie. But they also had to make trade-offs as a leader.
Imagine you’re trying to solve a problem, but none of your options are all that great. You could walk away. Or you could try to take the best from two inadequate options to reach a smarter, strategic solution.