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STOP DELAYING THE TOUGH DECISIONS. Leaders, here’s a sobering reality: avoiding the hard decisions doesn’t make them disappear. If anything, it just shifts the burden to your team. And it often makes things worse. Whether it’s addressing underperformance, restructuring a team, or letting someone go, your role as a leader is to make the calls that others can’t or won’t. Want to lead with courage and clarity? Here’s how to make the tough decisions count: • Focus on the Bigger Picture: Will this decision move your team or company closer to its goals? • Communicate Transparently: Explain the why behind your decision to build trust. • Act Quickly but Thoughtfully: Delaying hard calls only makes them harder. • Own the Responsibility: Never push the fallout onto others. Take accountability. • Learn and Adjust: Use tough decisions as a learning opportunity for future growth. Leadership isn’t about avoiding discomfort. It’s about stepping into it and creating clarity for your team. What’s the hardest decision you’ve had to make as a leader, and what did you learn from it? Share your thoughts in the comments. ♻ Repost to help create bolder leaders. And follow Eric Partaker for more. 📌 Are you a Founder or CEO? Our new CEO Accelerator launches soon. 300+ have registered their interest here: https://lnkd.in/dFFrBvF4
OMG Eric, You hit the nail on the head and hit it hard. Most Leaders avoid making hard decision, making it even harder for their successors to make. Leadership is about owning your responsibility too and doing what is right and needs to be done. Thanks for the hard hitting insight,
I love the focus on transparency and accountability. Leaders who make the hard decisions with clarity and confidence build stronger, more resilient teams
Eric Partaker what you’re not changing, you’re choosing. It’s the trickle down effect. For example, if you’re accepting a broken system, you’re making things harder for everyone who uses that system.
"Hard decisions only get harder the longer you wait." Acting quickly shows clarity and courage.
Delaying only compounds the challenges, while clarity and accountability set the tone for trust and progress. Leaders grow when they embrace discomfort, acting decisively with the bigger picture in mind.
Nothing like reading something so short and direct... to slap sense into your morning!! haha. Great quote. so true!
The gut, brain, heart technique I use with execs works magics to help them make quick AND thoughtful decisions Eric Partaker Connecting these 3 aspects works as a charm, when you know how to use it!
I agree
Decision gets tougher while delaying it💯
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20hSTOP Step up to responsibility. Tackle challenges head-on. Own your decisions with confidence. Prioritise long-term growth. 🕸️🕸️🕸️🕸️🕸️🕸️ #WebConnects