When I picked the vendor last week, I did not pick the best one. I picked the one that would cause the least grumbling. I have started noticing I do this a lot, choosing whatever keeps the peace, and calling it good leadership when really it is just me avoiding a fight.
More people experience this than they realize.
You choose the option that causes the least resistance, not the one that is best.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.