That's a good question Caleb. I think it could be a number of things. Fear is the most common aspect of leaders moving forward or in a different direction or realising the consequences of an action/decision. Ego or self preservation can have a part to play to- "what will people think of me?". It could also be self doubt - "will I fail?" Also, different people respond and react to different situations, so personal make up comes into it. Some leaders suffer from a high/low levels of fear others are apparently 'fearless'! The fearless ones can sometimes suffer from something called 'stupidity'! So in answering the question, it depends on the circumstances and the personal character of the leader. What are your thought??

In addition to the above, it the choice is difficult or critical it's also a good idea to get some advice or bounce the ideas off a trusted person. Being a loner is sometimes not the best thing!