In today's world, conflicting information, goals, and stakeholders are a common reality. Managers, for instance, may find themselves...

Ambivalence refers to the experience of having both positive and negative thoughts and feelings about the same object, person, or issue. Traditionally, ambivalence has been seen as a negative phenomenon, leading to indecision and a lack of motivation. However, in recent work, we show that ambivalence can positively affect judgment and decision-making processes.