Wisdom in leadership—Do we have the time to be wise?

Wisdom in leadership—Do we have the time to be wise? 
Forbes; by Melanie Hughes; 7/13/25 
In today’s corporate world, where speed often seems like the ultimate competitive advantage, many leaders and organizations risk losing something far more valuable: wisdom. The question is pressing—do we have time to be wise? I was inspired to revisit this question by Manfred Kets de Vries’ essay on wisdom. Kets de Vries reminds us, “wisdom can’t be taught,” it emerges instead through life’s crucible: reflection, vulnerability, relationship, and, perhaps most importantly, teaching others. He argues that simply transmitting information—even the best advice—is not enough to cultivate wisdom. It comes from grappling with ambiguity and experimenting in the messy reality of life and work.  ... In the whirlwind pace of modern corporate life, do we leave ourselves any space to reflect, or are we moving so fast that we undermine our capacity to become wise?