There are a few words that come to mind in regards of my personal decision-making process. This blog will examine the words I feel best fit this process, their antonyms, and any benefits to decision making using their relative concepts.
When I make decisions, of any magnitude, I believe the words fair, firm, and strategic best fit my approach. Antonyms to these words are unjust, yielding, and insignificant.
I believe it is important to be fair when making decisions. Outcomes, however, may not be fair as a result, but taking into consideration all aspects and consequences of decisions is important as a leader. "For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction" ~ Sir Isaac Newton. This applies to actions as a result of making decisions. Objectively considering these possible outcomes and then acting on the best solution can be a tough aspect of being a leader. Tough decisions need to be made, and sometimes the results may not be desirous for all parties involved. However, being fair, to me, means accepting all angles of a problem.
I have never appreciated "flip-floppers". Being firm and standing behind your decisions is tremendously important to me. Making rash decisions without all the necessary information can be a bad idea, but once a decision is made and action is implemented you need to be willing to stand fast in your resolve. A wise man once told me a smart man is quick to make a sound judgement and slow to change his mind. Standing firm shows resolve and confidence. This concept does not eliminate the need to reassess decisions if new information is presented or outcomes aren't what was expected. Fluidity plays a part in progress, but making decisions based on sound information and sticking to them are what separates good leaders from the bad.
Being strategic in decision making goes hand-in-hand with both being fair and firm. The difference of strategic decision making is understanding the effects the outcomes will have. Everything should move towards efficiency and stray away from chaos. Making strategic decisions should have a positive effect on those involved. Decisions should help move organizations, teams, and individuals in the right direction for the greater benefit of the whole.
Considering a decision-making process using the antonyms of fair, firm, and strategic would produce decisions that are unjust, yielding, and insignificant. This sounds to me like the actions of a self-centered, self-absorbed, tyrant. Life is too short to be lead by such a person.
There is very little middle ground between these words and their antonyms. You are either fair or unjust, firm or yielding, strategic or insignificant. I may not have all the answers all the time, or even the best decisions, but what I can try to do is be fair, firm, and strategic in my process. There is always a sound solution to the toughest problems. They just need to be uncovered and acted upon. Being fair, firm, and strategic seems to be a solid recipe for being a good leader, and more than that, it seems like the right way to make decisions.
When I make decisions, of any magnitude, I believe the words fair, firm, and strategic best fit my approach. Antonyms to these words are unjust, yielding, and insignificant.
I believe it is important to be fair when making decisions. Outcomes, however, may not be fair as a result, but taking into consideration all aspects and consequences of decisions is important as a leader. "For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction" ~ Sir Isaac Newton. This applies to actions as a result of making decisions. Objectively considering these possible outcomes and then acting on the best solution can be a tough aspect of being a leader. Tough decisions need to be made, and sometimes the results may not be desirous for all parties involved. However, being fair, to me, means accepting all angles of a problem.
I have never appreciated "flip-floppers". Being firm and standing behind your decisions is tremendously important to me. Making rash decisions without all the necessary information can be a bad idea, but once a decision is made and action is implemented you need to be willing to stand fast in your resolve. A wise man once told me a smart man is quick to make a sound judgement and slow to change his mind. Standing firm shows resolve and confidence. This concept does not eliminate the need to reassess decisions if new information is presented or outcomes aren't what was expected. Fluidity plays a part in progress, but making decisions based on sound information and sticking to them are what separates good leaders from the bad.
Being strategic in decision making goes hand-in-hand with both being fair and firm. The difference of strategic decision making is understanding the effects the outcomes will have. Everything should move towards efficiency and stray away from chaos. Making strategic decisions should have a positive effect on those involved. Decisions should help move organizations, teams, and individuals in the right direction for the greater benefit of the whole.
Considering a decision-making process using the antonyms of fair, firm, and strategic would produce decisions that are unjust, yielding, and insignificant. This sounds to me like the actions of a self-centered, self-absorbed, tyrant. Life is too short to be lead by such a person.
There is very little middle ground between these words and their antonyms. You are either fair or unjust, firm or yielding, strategic or insignificant. I may not have all the answers all the time, or even the best decisions, but what I can try to do is be fair, firm, and strategic in my process. There is always a sound solution to the toughest problems. They just need to be uncovered and acted upon. Being fair, firm, and strategic seems to be a solid recipe for being a good leader, and more than that, it seems like the right way to make decisions.
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