Despite what anyone thinks, effective businesses aren’t run as a democracy. In order to survive companies need to be nimble and have the ability to pivot in an instant. That means there needs to be a decision maker – someone who assesses a wide range of input and takes action.

We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode we address hierarchy at work. Tune in if you want to know why work isn’t a democracy…

Key Takeaways

• There is a difference between a vote and input.
• Remember, just because you gave input that doesn’t mean it will be put into action in the company.
• If you take forever to make a decision you’re never going to go anywhere.
• When a decision is made, provide context around it.