You may not always be able to execute and let the results talk, but you can always do the next best thing. If it is an external issue (e.g. adding a feature, bu

You may not always be able to execute and let the results talk, but you can always do the next best thing. If it is an external issue (e.g. adding a feature, building a product, designing an ad, etc.), do a focus group and see which yields more favorable results. Don't let the results make the decision for you, but learn what you can and maybe it will lift the stalemate. If it is an internal issue (e.g. deciding a reimbursement schedule, valuating the company, writing the business plan, picking a bank, etc.), find a mentor who has done it before and seriously consider all of the insight they can provide.