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Decision Quote by Elbert Hubbard

“An executive is one who makes an immediate decision and is sometimes right” quote by Elbert Hubbard
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“An executive is one who makes an immediate decision and is sometimes right”

Elbert Hubbard

About This Quote

Source Book: Essays and Aphorisms, 1915

An executive must act quickly, accepting that occasional errors are inevitable.

In simple terms: Quick decisions may be flawed.

Key Takeaway

Act decisively, accept mistakes.

Themes

leadership decision‑making risk

Mood

determined pragmatic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business meetings
  • crisis management
  • strategic planning

Key Concepts

authority impulsivity accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is haste justified?
  • How to balance speed and accuracy?
A Different Perspective

Speed can sacrifice thorough analysis.

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