--- title: Barriers description: A collection of resources about barriers. image: https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/jessworkaccount_a_metaphorical_representation_of_barriers_f78226cf-e872-46e9-9a93-4fd876ff00ee.png --- [![Alembicstrategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/logo.png?width=218&height=76&name=logo.png "Alembicstrategy")](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/) # Strategic Thinking ![Alembic-Resized-Max](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alembic-Resized-Max.jpg?width=2420&height=692&name=Alembic-Resized-Max.jpg) # Barriers Posted by [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) on 18/10/23 15:01 ![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Barriers can come in a range of forms - unmanaged emotions, bias, imposter syndrome, lack of communication, assumptions, and poor listening skills. They can impact the way we respond to certain situations and can make us feel we have limited options.    Emotions are important - after all, as humans we are emotional beings! But if not managed correctly, they can act as barriers. Read the resources below for more information on how to identify and overcome your barriers, and how to help others to do the same.   ![jessworkaccount_a_metaphorical_representation_of_barriers_f78226cf-e872-46e9-9a93-4fd876ff00ee](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/jessworkaccount_a_metaphorical_representation_of_barriers_f78226cf-e872-46e9-9a93-4fd876ff00ee.png?width=350&height=350&name=jessworkaccount_a_metaphorical_representation_of_barriers_f78226cf-e872-46e9-9a93-4fd876ff00ee.png)   [Put Your Feelings on the Line](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/put-your-feelings-on-the-line) by Nick Mayhew When businesses grow, so must their people. Growth is related to the emotional intensity of our experiences, however.  This is why, after decades of shying away from emotion, it is time we recognised it as fundamental to success. Those who run towards (rather than away from) emotional discomfort will grow at a faster pace.   [Barriers to Effective Decision-Making](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/barriers-to-effective-decision-making) by Roseanna Ramsey What are some of the common biases that affect decisions? Roseanna discusses these and talks through key strategies for improving decisive leadership.   [Working Out ‘Working Hard’...](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/working-out-working-hard-15c84ba9d769) by Roseanna Ramsey Hard work is key in achieving success, so how can we go about it? Read Roseanna's suggestions to learn from an expert coach and facilitator. 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