
802. The Pressure to Have an Answer: Leading When You Don’t Know
In a world of instant information, AI, real-time dashboards, and constant communication, leaders face growing pressure to have an answer—and to have it immediately.
But access to information isn't the same as good judgment.
In Episode 802 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores why responsible leadership sometimes requires the confidence to say, “I don't know,” “I need more information,” or “I haven't considered that.”
Brian examines the difference between confidence and certainty, why ego can cause leaders to defend decisions long after the facts have changed, and how credibility can…
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