It is said that leadership is all about influence. One way to influence is to make good decisions. With so much information, opinions, and experts, how do you make good decisions? Below are four simple things you can do to help you make good decisions.
Seek Knowledge. The right kind of knowledge is relevant and most important to the topic at hand. Facts must be sought after from the many sources available. Don't just seek wisdom from the sources that lead you to the decision you want to make; also seek knowledge that might go against your way of thinking to get a different perspective.
Embrace universal values of honesty, integrity, and not harm others. Regardless of what part of the world you live in, telling the truth, being a person of character, and looking after the welfare of others are universal truths that no one can deny (well, some people can, but they would be wrong).
Be at peace with your decision. After you have processed all the data, evaluated it against each other, weighed the pros and cons of all the relevant data points, and made an initial decision, do you feel a sense of peace? Or, in other words, does your gut feel good about the conclusion? You should revisit step one above for a better gut feeling.
Seek the advice of others. Ultimately, it will be up to you to make the final decision. But there is something to be said about seeking wise counsel from others with years of life and work experience. Seek two or three trusted friends or colleagues who share similar experiences. Each will have a different perspective and possibly make a different choice than you.
What other ideas can you add to making good decisions?
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