Leaders, watch this gap:  between knowing and not-doing.  If you will be an effective leader, you must process information and create actionable intelligence with it. If you have knowledge and fail to act (when appropriate) then you are an ineffectual leader.

Close the gap between knowing and not-doing.  Ask yourself questions, such as “what is the opportunity here?” and “Is our effort threatened by this situation?” Consider timing, “When is the right time to act?” and “Who needs to understand this situation with me?” Effective questions prepare one for action. You may also want to ask, “What else do I need to know? How do I learn more quickly?”