Solo vs. Consensus Decision Making: The discussion starts with the debate on whether architects should be solo decision makers or consensus builders.  Experience is Key: The speaker shares their experience with a new program manager who changed the deployment schedule and how it unexpectedly led to increased productivity.  To Solo or Not to Solo: The speaker points out that the decision to go solo or seek consensus depends on the size and context of the decision and the experience of the decision maker.  A Dilemma Wrapped in a Mystery: The speaker ultimately concludes that leaders should make conscious decisions with the help of their team, taking ownership of the outcome, whether it's a success or a failure. It's not a "romantic idea of leadership," but a basic quality of a team leader. Or, as they put it, "It's not something extraordinary, just the basic quality of a team leader...unless you're leading a group of ghosts, then it's a different story."