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Leadership means making tough decisions
It is difficult for leaders to make tough decisions; some will often abandon their responsibility because they don't want to act on a tough decision or carry the load of the outcome.
Good leaders will remember that they have the responsibility and the obligation to use their authority judiciously and decisively.
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Making difficult decisions: things to consider
- Consider what makes this decision so hard for you, then deal with it and learn from it.
- Know the environment and influencing factors in which the decision is being made. Try to understand the urgency, circumstances, culture, and expectations of tho...
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Making difficult decisions: Things to accept
- Dealing with hard decisions is an obligation. When you accepted the mantle of leadership, you accepted the authority and the responsibility.
- You can't hope the issue will resolve itself. When leaders don't want to take ownership of the outcome, the...
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Making difficult decisions: Things to do
- Don't panic. A tough choice means an increased level of difficulty, dilemma, and anxiety. Recognize that it exists, reducing the stress when you can, and don't allow it to escalate to panic.
- Clearly identify the issue. Pause to get clarity. Be prec...
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Why we avoid making difficult decisions
People are averse to making (objectively and subjectively) difficult choices because they don’t want the stress of weighing all the options or the responsibility of dealing with the eventual outcome — both, good and bad.
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Making difficult decisions: Things to do
- Don't panic. A tough choice means an increased level of difficulty, dilemma, and anxiety. Recognize that it exists, reducing the stress when you can, and don't allow it to escalate to panic.
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