3-2-1: A Brief Guide to Leadership, and When to Value Feedback | James Clear
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3-2-1: A Brief Guide to Leadership, and When to Value Feedback | James Clear
SO ARE YOU TELLING ME THAT WHEN I HAVE A DECISION TO MAKE, THE FIRST STEP IS TO REACH OUT TO PEOPLE INDIVIDUALLY FOR ADVICE? Actually, the very first step is deciding how to decide. Ask yourself: Can I make this decision myself? Is this a decision of high, low, or no consequence? If a group is necessary, how and when should I involve them? Does the
... See moreMaking the best decision possible after getting the input of the brightest minds most affected by the decision. This process isn’t necessarily based on consensus—a good leader must still set the direction if there is disagreement—but nine times out of ten a better decision is made after using Socratic skills.
Rather than beginning a dozen simultaneous initiatives, we recommend focusing on three or four, always with an idea of what values you are trying to convey. You should always start with initiatives you care about deeply—which is why personal mastery is such a valuable discipline for senior leaders.