 Sam and Sinek said, there's no decision that we can make that doesn't come with some sort of balance or sacrifice. This would seem to be an intuitive statement that causes head nods and affirmation. But do leaders truly understand the implications of this truism? More to the point, do we enter each interaction or decision-making process understanding the need to strike a balance or to make a sacrifice? Too often leaders make decisions based on previously held models or successes. This tendency can blind us to the distinctive context of the current environment and not allow us to see that success in this context may look completely different than the past. Taking some time to reflect on the current context more fully can allow leaders to see where new opportunities may lie when willing to give up on idealized models of the past. Be well this week.