Tacoma, WA - September 11, 2025 - Jonathan Kniss, a seasoned global business leader featured in the recent piece “An Interview with Jonathan Kniss from Tacoma, Washington”, is using his platform to advocate for two leadership priorities he says are critical for the future of business: faster decision-making and greater cultural awareness in global operations.
Drawing from decades of experience leading high-performance teams at Fortune 200 companies, as well as privately-held companies, Kniss warns that over-planning can be a hidden barrier to growth. “Over-planning can kill an opportunity before it even gets started,” he said. “The market won’t wait for you to perfect every detail. Decision speed is often the difference between leading and lagging.”
Kniss also stresses that businesses expanding internationally can’t afford to underestimate cultural differences. “Global growth is as much about cultural respect as it is about product quality,” he said. Studies support his view: research by McKinsey shows companies that adapt to local market norms are 31% more likely to achieve above-average profitability in new regions.
According to Kniss, decision speed and cultural awareness work hand-in-hand to create a more agile organization—one that can seize opportunities without alienating markets. “If you create an environment where the best idea always wins, you’ll adapt faster than the competition,” he said.
Why It Matters A 2024 Deloitte survey found that 57% of executives say slow decision-making is the biggest internal risk to growth. Similarly, Harvard Business Review notes that culturally informed strategies can improve market entry success rates by up to 70%.
What People Can Do Now Kniss urges leaders at all levels—not just executives—to start by making small changes:
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Empower teams to make decisions within their area of responsibility.
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Spend time learning about the cultures and communities your business touches.
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Seek perspectives from people you don’t always agree with.
“You don’t have to run a global corporation to benefit from these ideas,” Kniss said. “Even in your own neighborhood, understanding different points of view and acting decisively can make you more effective and more trusted.”
Call to Action Kniss invites professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to reflect on their own processes this month. “Ask yourself—where am I slowing things down unnecessarily, and whose voice am I not hearing?” he said. “Answer honestly, and you’ll know where to start.”
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