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It’s time to challenge one of the most persistent myths in executive leadership: that the highest-performing leaders are those who move the fastest. Speed, decisiveness, intensity—these traits have become shorthand for executive effectiveness in today’s business culture. A senior leader who brims with energy, constantly pitches new ideas, responds instantly to emails, and pivots quickly when new data emerges is often described as “driven,” or “action-oriented.” But what if that same behavior is, in reality, draining value from the organization?