There is a common misconception that good decisions require complete information.
They don't.
Throughout my career, I've seen talented professionals postpone important decisions while waiting for certainty that never arrived. Promotions, career changes, new ventures, organizational transformations — none of these come with guarantees.
What separates experienced leaders is not the ability to predict the future. It's the ability to recognize when they already have enough understanding to move forward.
Waiting can feel responsible. Sometimes it is. But sometimes waiting is simply another decision — with its own costs.
Uncertainty is part of leadership. Clarity is recognizing what truly matters despite it.
The objective is to decide with sound judgment when uncertainty remains.