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Maxwell Leadership Podcast

How Leaders Make the Tough Call

Sep 13, 2023
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.
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Quick takeaways

  • 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.

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