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Appearing in Monday Manna: August 4, 2025

A common refrain I hear from many CEOs and business and professional leaders is, “It’s lonely at the top.” Business owners and top executives often find themselves having to make difficult decisions they are not comfortable sharing with their team members. This is why in 1945, U.S. President Harry S. Truman had a sign made for his desk that read, “The Buck Stops Here.” He knew that for key decisions the ultimate responsibility was his alone.