Decision fatigue silently drains a leader’s efficiency, creativity, and judgment, impacting team and organizational success. By acknowledging this phenomenon, structuring decision-making processes, delegating wisely, and automating trivial choices, leaders can preserve their mental energy for critical decisions. Mastering decision fatigue is key to fostering productivity, creativity, and results-driven leadership.

Meetings should drive progress, not drain productivity. Elon Musk’s advice—“Walk out of a meeting when it is obvious you aren’t adding value”—reminds us that time is precious. By focusing on purpose-driven, efficient meetings, leaders can respect their team’s time and foster a culture of meaningful dialogue and results.