Before we get into the 5 aspects of taking your leadership decision making to the next level, I want to review what I believe are 5 Decisions that every Leader must make.
1.Personal Decision – I will intentionally grow every day
2.Ministry Decision – I will attempt things so big that if accomplished only God will get the credit. Jerry Falwell made this statement years ago when just beginning to build Thomas Road Baptist. Later building Liberty Baptist University.
3.Partnership Decision – Partner with people who share your heart and vision. Keep in mind that as you help others succeed, they will help you succeed.
4.Relationship Decision – Those closest to me will love and respect me the most..
5.Leadership Decision – I will add value to leaders who multiply value to others.
Take Your Decision Making To The Next Level
ACTION – Decisions are not made unless you act. Without action you just have good intentions. ILL. 5 frogs sitting on a log – 4 decide to jump off the log – how many are left? 5 frogs are left – simply making a decision does not mean that you will act.
TIMING – 5 statements
•Every decision has a timing factor that either makes it great or not•It is not just what you do but when you do it
•“Peak-To-Peak Principle – Robert Schuller•Make your decisions at the top of a peak in your life
•Low valley decisions will give a negative return
•Making decisions too quickly may be made when you are emotionally depleted
•When family and friends are involved in your decision you tend to make decisions too slowly
MANAGEMENT – The management of a decision is more important than making the decision. Also, the later in life that you make big decisions the harder it is to manage them. In the book, Today Matters, author John Maxwell discusses 12 daily habits that are helpful in managing decisions.
ACCEPTANCE – No matter what good decision that you make, you need to the acceptance of other people. Take your decision from “me” to “we.” In order for a decision to be a great decision there must be shared thinking and sustained thinking. We tend to overestimate smart thinking versus shared sustained thinking.
LEADERSHIFT – Adjust, be flexible, continue your growth journey. Some decisions may require you to step back before you go forward.
Decisions need to be made on principle not on a moment!!!
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