John Maxwell, Traci Morrow, and Mark Cole discuss the importance of making tough calls as a leader. They provide eight effective ways to navigate and make difficult decisions, emphasizing the significance of doubt, thorough decision-making, seeking counsel, and making decisions based on principles. They also highlight the importance of aligning tough decisions with personal values and the role of consensus, conscience, and effective communication in the decision-making process.
Courage is essential in making successful tough decisions.
Timing plays a crucial role in the outcome of tough decisions.
Deep dives
Accepting tough calls as a requirement of leadership
Leadership requires the courage to make tough decisions, prioritizing what is right for the organization over personal interests. Accepting that tough calls come with the territory is crucial for effective leadership.
Doing thorough research before making a tough call
Gathering relevant information and seeking insight are essential in making well-informed tough calls. This includes defining the issue, gathering important facts, and questioning initial impressions to ensure a wise decision.
Setting deadlines for tough calls
Establishing timeframes for making tough decisions is essential, especially when others are depending on your decision. Deadlines also help with organizing thoughts and expediting decision-making processes.
Considering the importance of timing in tough calls
Timing is crucial when making tough calls. The tougher the call, the more essential it is to choose the right timing. Making decisions at the right time can significantly impact outcomes.
John Maxwell shares eight ways to help leaders like you navigate making your next tough decision. This could be exactly what you need for breakthrough. Then Traci Morrow and Mark Cole share helpful and practical ways you can apply this lesson to your own leadership.
Key takeaways:
- “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” –Peter Drucker
- Those who can doubt their own judgment usually make competent decisions in the end.
- Research can make or break a major decision.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How Leaders Make Tough Calls Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ToughCall and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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