Perhaps the leader’s output is a function of the number and quality of decisions they make in a day.

If that’s the case, the quality of a leader's decision may be a function of:

1. Awareness and perception — information and intelligence.

2. Time and Space to think.

3. Tools for collaborating, designing, building, and showing work.

4. Courage to take risks.

The x-factor is the leader’s ability to influence and execute.