We all make decisions differently. I can be incredibly analytical and thrive when I’m in a position to look at the entire road map, assess the options by gathering as much information as is reasonable, identifying the destination as well as the potential risks & associated resources, and then handing over that plan for a champion executor. At the same time, part of that information assessment phase is that I listen to my gut & intuition. While so much of my information gathering is fact-based, that repeatedly tested attention to my physician gut reaction has proven to be a valuable source of information. That’s what works for me and is what makes me feel good about the lane I’m in (call back to the interview with Shannon Masterson where she advises to “Find your lane. Get in it and feel good about it.”
While that’s what works for me in my personal and professional life, that’s not the way everyone operates best. The key is to understand and value the processes that others around us make to make decisions. By trusting that there’s value in the way others work best and allowing each of them to thrive in their own way and in their own lane, we’re recognizing and adding to the confidence behind their decisions. There’s value in everyone playing their own role aligned to their strengths. How do we continue to capitalize on everyone’s individual strengths in building better community to benefit the greater good (even just by 1% more).
How do you go about making decisions?
What have I been listening to: Not Gonna Lie podcast with Kylie Kelce - talk about a woman who values the choices and decisions of others. I imagine that she and I live very different lives with very different experiences, but her relatability is unmatched by any other podcast I’ve listened to. She’s a champion for women, individualized confidence, and reasonability through self-awareness. I’m a proud Real One.
I'm not telling you what to do, but here's where I'm putting my dollar: Tickets to sports games, especially those that are in minor leagues! Major league teams in most sports get a lot of the hype and attention, but there’s so much to cheer for in the minor leagues. There’s talent and entertainment in smaller markets that is very cool to watch as they follow their passion and skill. Shout out to the Louisville Bats, Memphis Redbirds, Springfield Cardinals, Tacoma Rainiers, Toledo Mud Hens, and Quad Cities River Bandits.
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