#402: 5 Questions for Better Decision-Making with Andy Stanley
Nov 23, 2020
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Pastor and author Andy Stanley shares five critical questions for better decision-making in leadership, emphasizing the importance of listening, prioritizing oneself, and making decisions with the future in mind. They also discuss the challenges faced by small business owners, navigating uncertainty, and providing clarity to teams.
Asking critical questions, such as 'Why am I doing this? Really?' and 'What story do I want to tell?', can guide leaders in making better decisions and avoiding regrets.
Creating a culture of open and transparent communication, where team members feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and concerns, is essential for better decision-making.
Leaders must prioritize work-life balance by setting boundaries, making intentional decisions, and regularly evaluating priorities to prevent regret later on.
Deep dives
Importance of Making Great Decisions
Making great decisions is crucial for leaders and their organizations. Leaders often overlook the importance of discussing and analyzing decision-making strategies. By asking the right questions and having a decision-making filter in place, leaders can set themselves up to make better decisions in critical moments.
The Correlation between Questions and Decisions
There is a strong correlation between the questions we ask ourselves and the decisions we make. The questions we ask determine the quality of our decisions. By being aware of the questions we're asking, we can ensure that they lead us to making wise and informed decisions.
Five Essential Questions for Better Decision-Making
In his book 'Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets', Andy Stanley suggests five questions to help determine the best course of action. These questions include: 'Why am I doing this? Really?', 'What story do I want to tell?', 'Is there a tension that deserves my attention?', 'What is the wise thing to do?', and 'What does love require of me?'. Asking these questions can guide leaders in making better decisions and avoiding regrets.
Creating a Safe and Honest Decision-Making Culture
Leaders should strive to create a safe and honest culture that encourages open and transparent communication. By actively listening to their team, acknowledging mistakes, and modeling vulnerability, leaders can create an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, concerns, and ideas for better decision-making.
Balancing Work and Personal Life
Leaders must prioritize and strike a balance between work and personal life. It is essential not to get consumed by work to the point of neglecting family, health, and other important aspects of life. By setting boundaries, making intentional decisions, and regularly evaluating priorities, leaders can maintain a healthier balance and prevent regret later on.
The decisions you make determine the direction and quality of your business. But being the one calling the shots isn’t always easy. It can actually feel really scary—after all, you’re the one who has to live with the choices you make. But decision-making doesn’t have to stop you in your tracks. In this episode, communicator, author and pastor Andy Stanley offers five critical questions that will help you make better decisions and figure out the best move to make—even when the stakes are high and the pressure is on.
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