It's Tuesday at 2:00pm! (PST Time: I live and work from Southern California)
In this New Year I'm going to continue to explore some leadership quotes that might challenge us, inspire us or remind us of different aspects of the leadership journey. This is part of my personal journey to keep growing, learning and being stretched! Join me each Tuesday at 2:00pm (PST). It will take you just a few minutes to read through the 2 sections of this post, but don't miss the final section where I share some of the things I'm reading, listening to and enjoying this week.
You can find past posts on my website HERE.
Enjoy!
LEADERSHIP QUOTE:
“Bad decisions made with good intentions are still bad decisions." Jim Collins
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A LITTLE BIT DEEPER:
I want to continue to share some quotes from Jim Collins. As I've followed him and read a number of his books, he has said some things either in his writing or in interviews that have challenged me in profound ways.
The quote above is one of those.
As a leader, isn't this one of our biggest challenges?
We want to serve people, lead our team, make an impact, be a catalyst for growth and drive growth and success, yet when you take that all away it just comes down to the decisions we make.
If you're like me, sometimes I can spend more time justifying a bad decision than actually making the decision.
This quote reminds me and challenges me to THINK before making any decision and to not rush the decision making process.
What do you do in your decision making process to ensure that it's a GOOD Decision?
DEEPER STILL:
There is no way to ensure that every decision is a good decision, and the truth is that sometimes we make decisions with "good intentions" because we want to help, want to serve, want to support someone or something.
When you're faced with a decision, just work through the process: (here's one example from hundreds of different models).
#1) Identify the Issue: What is really going on? What needs to be addressed?
#2) Assess the Issue: Dig around and find out all you can about the issue. Be a learner and ask questions. Make sure you're researching the "real" issue.
#3) Brainstorm Solutions: Identify a number of options or solutions that will directly address the core issue.
#4) Evaluate those Solutions: Test the solutions, figure out which one will not only address the issue in the best way, but will produce the greatest results or outcomes.
#5) Make the Decision: Given the process your research and the need to. address the issue, MAKE THE DECISION. Sometimes we get stuck here and are afraid because we don't want to make a bad decision!
That's it. A simple decision making process that will help you make "BETTER" decisions. Remember, you won't always make the RIGHT decision.
2 other things that will really help you:
First, surround yourself with people who think differently than you, people who have different gifts and strengths, and people who are smarter than you. Don't be afraid to rely on others and get them involved!
Second, for those of you who believe in prayer, this is a great time to ask Him for help, for wisdom, for clarity. God's truth will guide you in the right direction! Don't forget to ask!
In making decisions, do you have a proven process you work through? What are the steps? What are you NOT doing?
Things I'm Reading, Listening To and Watching This Week:
I just started reading Mark Greaney's book, The Gray Man. I didn't realize there are 12 books in the series and a movie already. I have lot's to catch up on. I enjoy a good fiction thriller!
Classic music from James Taylor... Always good!
I always enjoy The Masters Golf Tournament. This year didn't disappoint!
I've been tracking my food and fitness with an app called myfitnesspal. Check it out.
I'm also still doing the Pauseapp from John Eldredge. Good daily help to focus on what's important!