The Importance of Shared Thinking and Involving Others in Decision Making

Shared thinking and involving as many people as possible in the decision-making process increases the potential for change and leads to better ideas. Successful people understand the value of getting diverse perspectives and ideas on the table. Great ideas are a result of compounding many good ideas. To have a successful leadership table, it is crucial to have people whose greatest desire is the success of the idea, those who can compound and build upon others' thoughts, individuals who can emotionally handle changes in conversations, people who appreciate strengths in others while compensating for their weaknesses, those who understand their value and purpose at the table, individuals who prioritize the team's success over their own, those who can bring out the best thinking in others, people with experience, maturity, and success in the area being discussed, individuals who take ownership and responsibility for decisions made, and those who have a collaborative mindset rather than a self-centered one.