The discovery of America by Christopher Columbus shows how organization leaders take risks. Columbus was confronted by complex situations and people challenged him to prove his theories. In 1492, C. started a journey that began as a crazy thought but became an historical change to the world. This journey and the antecedents can be extrapolated to organizations, showing leadership and a cognitive decision process. Columbus showed acts of immense courage that were done through risk taking, decision making, ambition and knowledge, which are common strategies in today’s organizations. Columbus had concoctive thinking and previous experiences