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Decisions: Date, Timing & Gut

By: Ann Golden Egle

Leadership decision making is demanding - day in day out, easy and tough, courageous and banal. The important point is that they get made.

The two challenges I find with my clients decisions are

a) they often don't have enough information on which to base the decision and

b) their timing is off.

Think of the best decisions you've made. You were most likely feeling confident and well-informed.

John Maxwell, the author of 'The 21 Indispensible Qualities of a Leader' explains it thus: "Effective leaders understand the peak-to-peak principle. They make major decisions when they are experiencing a positive swing in their leadership, not during the dark times. As NFL fullback Bob Christian says, 'I never decide whether it's time to retire during training camp.' He knows not to give up when he is in the valley."

To that I would add that Bob Christian doesn't know how his team will perform during the actual season during training camp. The evidence is not yet available.

How does a leader gain the information needed? A team of talented advisors is indispensible for a great manager. Even if you're a small business owner you have your attorney, CPA, financial advisor, etc. Right now is the time to get your own power support team.

Oftentimes, it's necessary to go outside of this team to attain the data. If timing permits, seek out other experts in your field - clients, customers, anyone involved. Listen without interrupting or interjecting your opinion. We are mainly gathering data in this exercise.

Then, select the best timing. The saying 'Let's sleep on it' contains wisdom. Studies show that pondering a problem prior to going to sleep allows your subconscious to work on it, producing the answer in the morning. This worked for me with college calculus years before I was aware of this process.

Would you look at the word ponder? I did not encourage stressing over it, just thinking. Stressing over our problems only provides jagged, cloudy thinking. Slowing down to contemplate alternative approaches allows a smoother, more effective process.

Timing comes from your own sense of energy throughout the day. Some of us are more alert and decisive in the morning, others at 10:00 at night. Know your best time and, when possible, save your major decisions for that time of day.

Having said all of this, the most effective leaders that I personally know tell me that they gather the necessary information, know when the time is right and base their decision on their 'gut.' "It just came to me and I knew it was the right direction to proceed."

Each of you is a leader in your world. Making decisions is important. Why not make it easier by gaining the information you need, moving forward when the time is right for you and of course trusting that gut, inkling or intuitive hit? Enjoy your discoveries and have an outstanding week!

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For the sake of keeping your career fresh and on track, would you like to enjoy a weekly shot-in-the-arm from Master Certified Coach Ann Golden Eglé? You can sign up for her free weekly ezine, The Success Thought of the Week, at www.gvsuccesscoaching.com .

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