A former U.S. Navy fighter pilot’s 5-point plan for making decisions under pressure

While the leader holds accountability, tackling extreme challenges requires a team effort.

In a world where cyber threats, volatile markets, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions are common, business leaders face the need for rapid, high-stakes decisions under pressure. Traditional advice to “show me the data” falls short. What can leaders do? They can learn from people who have successfully navigated extreme events, like former U.S. Navy fighter pilot and Qantas captain Kevin Sullivan.