During COVID, we were very short staffed and we needed to hire. How do you make peace with that? Acceptance. Understanding the situational constraints you're facing is key. If you always kind of feel hedgy about it, then that impedes you from moving forward. They may even negatively shape the way you interpret their work.
Do you find it tough to make decisions? Do you get stuck coming up with options (or overwhelmed by too many of them)? Or maybe you worry about how people will take your decision and if they’ll disagree with it? Do you often grapple with guilt or regret after making a final call?
A dentist who directs a public health clinic wants to gain confidence in her ability to make sound decisions. Behavioral scientist Leslie John shares methods for not overthinking, preempting pushback, and making peace with a tough call.
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Leslie John is a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School.
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