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Jun 26, 2026ยทhbr.org

Great Leaders Question Philosophical Assumptions

Business leaders increasingly face decisions that are not just technical, financial, or operational โ€” they are deeply philosophical. Questions about what a company fundamentally is, what counts as valid knowledge or evidence, and what is ethically right are becoming central to strategy and leadership.

Yet most executives have never been trained to surface and examine these hidden assumptions. In a world where old certainties are breaking down, treating decisions as purely practical problems can lead to blind spots, misaligned priorities, and unintended consequences.