Leaders today face a barrage of daily decisions that shape careers and brands. In this episode of Partnering Leadership, veteran business leader Richard Moran makes the case that our constant minor choices represent pivotal moments. Drawing on decades of experience as a CEO, college president, venture capitalist, and corporate consultant, he explains why small decisions about “extra” tasks or meetings signal commitment. You’ll learn why Richard Moran believes accountability is a cure for organizational “whatevers” that drive talent away. Discover how self-awareness helps leaders know when to reinvent themselves professionally. Richard Moran offers insights on clarifying intentions so actions follow, and shares what every employee wants to know. Tune in for practical steps to build your leadership and avoid “never saying whatever” from Richard Moran’s book Never Say Whatever: How Small Decisions Make a Big Difference.   You’ll learn: - Why Richard believes Covid made us apathetic in decision-making.  - How to avoid decision fatigue by tackling choices promptly.   - Why leaders need to be brutally honest about their strengths. - How clarifying intentions eliminates ambiguity about actions. - The three basic things every employee wants to know.   - Why accountability cures organizational “whatevers.” - How self-awareness enables reinvention as a leader. Connect with Richard Moran: Richard Moran Website  Never Say Whatever: How Small Decisions Make a Big Difference  Recommended Resources: The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner   Partnering Leadership podcast episode with Patrick McGinnis on Decision Making  Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website