Maxwell Leadership Podcast How Leaders Make the Tough Call
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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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Accept Tough Calls
- Accept tough calls as a leadership requirement.
- Prioritize the organization's needs over personal gain in decisions.
Thorough Preparation
- Do your homework and gather all necessary information before making tough calls.
- Seek insight beyond mere information to fully understand the situation.
The Puzzle Analogy
- John Maxwell shared a story about his family's Christmas puzzle tradition.
- He uses this to illustrate the importance of having the full picture before making a decision.