Modern Mentor How to make hard choices as a leader
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Nov 4, 2025 When faced with tough decisions, how do leaders move forward? Insights from philosopher Ruth Chang highlight that hard choices often lack clear answers. Rachel shares her own experiences with indecision, illustrating the pitfalls of analysis paralysis. She emphasizes the importance of aligning choices with a clear priority, or 'North Star.' Engaging prompts like 'would you rather' help teams practice making trade-offs. Ultimately, leaders must commit to their chosen path, understanding that indecision can harm trust and momentum.
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Decision To Stay And Start A Business
- Rachel Cooke describes wrestling with a tempting job offer that required moving her family across the country.
- She watched Ruth Chang's TED Talk and decided to stay, then started her own business instead.
Hard Choices Have No Right Answer
- Ruth Chang's core idea: a hard choice means there is no objectively right answer.
- The task is to pick the option that aligns with who you are and then commit to it.
Choose Progress Over Perfect Data
- Stop waiting for perfect data; an imperfect, well-thought decision beats no decision.
- Accept that hard choices lack objective answers so you can actually make progress.