Yesterday's post was about how I changed my mind on a matter following some uneasiness within others and myself upon announcing a recent decision. I am glad to follow up today with the news that subsequent extended conversation with the major stakeholders tonight was very successful, helpful, informative, and got us out of a difficult …
Tag: Decision Making
Leap Year Lesson #167: It’s OK To Change Your Mind In Order To Make a Better Decision
I changed my mind today on something. I recently agreed to start teaching a new class for a small group at my church beginning July 1. I met with one of our pastors, talked about how to proceed, and agreed on a fairly short-term plan for getting ready and announcing the decision to others. I …
Leap Year Lesson #156: Involve Your People in Decision Making
We've all been there - frustrated from being in the dark about major decisions that impact us until the decision is made. These decisions may be handed down by top management at our companies, other organizations we belong to, or the local, state or federal government. It is a bit degrading to be a stakeholder …
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Leap Year Lesson #138: Letting Go Is Hard
When was the last time you gave up something you really loved - either some material possession or some activity or perhaps even a relationship - in order to benefit others? Do you have to dig very far back in your memory bank to think of something? Without going into details, I'll share with you …
Leap Year Lesson #110: Sometimes All It Takes Is 20 Seconds
I’m writing this about 4.5 hours into a 13-hour flight from Newark, NJ to Beijing, China. I took a break from my Mandarin crash course to watch the movie We Bought a Zoo. Near the end of the movie Matt Damon tells his son “Sometimes all it takes is 20 seconds of insane courage and …
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