Today we discussed the importance of making decisions.
This is something that I have always struggled with. In fact, I would say that one of my biggest, if not my biggest, is my inability to make a decision. I am so scared of making mistakes and picking the wrong choice that it inables me to make decisions. The sad thing is, I know that good leaders have to make decisions.
Feinberg said that leaders will get in their groups, talk strategy, discuss options, make a decision, and then stick by it. Who cares if it is unsuccessful? You'll deal with those things when they come. We cannot predict the future. We don't ever really know if the decisions we make are good ones. However, this should not paralyze us from making them. If we screw up, good leaders know how to fix it. I love the quote that was said last week in a video that was played in class. Donald Trump said, "Hire great people, and then listen to them." Do not be afraid to listen to someone else and make a decision from what they said. Good leaders hire good team members, and then listen to their decisions.
One decision that I have to make is between 2 jobs right now. One has offered me the position, and I am headed to the final interview for the second one next week. Although I do not have to make a decision right now, I am hoping to be offered the job and then obviously be forced to make the decision. I am struggling because the retail world is so tough right now. How will I know if I am choosing a company that will fold in the next year? Yes, they are both billion dollar companies, but wasn't Macy's when they filed Chapter 11? One thing is clear--I cannot predict the future! I need to make a decision based on the information I have. If I make a decision that turns out not to be my best option--I'll go from there. Good leaders know how to problem-solve.
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