What is preventing you from making a difficult decision?
- Do you need more information?
- Do you need wise counsel?
- Do you need more courage?
Define and determine what you need to make the decision, move through those steps, and make the decision. It’s not easy, but it is that simple.
4. Indulging Preferences Over Priorities and Values.
I’ve not met a leader who hasn’t made this mistake. I certainly have. It’s human nature and comes from a God-given part of your wiring and personality. You have preferences.
- When hiring someone you may prefer high energy over steady and consistent.
- When selecting officing options you might prefer open space over cubicles.
- When choosing a small group model, you might prefer affinity groups over bible study groups.
Leaning into your preference as a leader is OK, as long as it doesn’t violate your priorities or values.
Let’s go back to the short list of examples.
- When hiring does your preference override your cultural values?
- When making a major purchase, does your preference override financial priorities?
- When choosing a small group system does your preference align with your organizational priorities and values?
When a preference overrides a priority or a value, it becomes indulgent and is always a mistake.
Where are you tempted to allow your preference to interfere with your values or priorities?
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