Why do managers at all levels shy away from the tough decisions that lead to success rather than mediocrity? This book is about why managers often have so much trouble making tough decisions. It pinpoints the types of problems and failures that result from organizations that suffer from a lack of courage. The heart of the book will be ten obvious, hard-core principles- comprising a roadmap with which managers will be able to confront their inner wimp and find their inner courage. The more responsibility a manager gets, the likelier he or she will face tough decisions. Often, however, there is: no ideal option; a lack of data; guaranteed disappointment; or long-term perspective needed. A whole lot of managers, when faced with tough decisions, will crumble. Whether making decisions for a department, a division, or the whole company, all managers have experienced the situation where they know what they need to do, but also know that these steps will be unpopular. And the