How Stillness Sharpens Decision Making Under Pressure The cult of decisiveness has long held sway over our collective imagination, portraying swift decision makers as paragons of leadership.
However, this narrative is built on shaky ground, perpetuating the myth that fast decisions are synonymous with good ones. In reality, speed can be a recipe for disaster when under pressure.
Research shows that when stress spikes, brains go into defensive mode, resorting to quick fixes and familiar options rather than carefully weighing evidence.