Throughout my years as an executive coach, I've noticed patterns in how successful executives think, problem-solve, and make decisions. I want to share that insight with you, so I created Help Me Think, where I will break down these mental models & best practices to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step processes you can use to think critically, make solid decisions, and get the results you want. And we dig really deep into all of this so you can make the most of where you are right now and strategize for the future. If you are an ambitious professional who is ready to liberate your sense of freedom and control, you are in the right place, my friend. I'm glad you're here.
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Throughout my years as an executive coach, I've noticed patterns in how successful executives think, problem-solve, and make decisions. I want to share that insight with you, so I created Help Me Think, where I will break down these mental models & best practices to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step processes you can use to think critically, make solid decisions, and get the results you want. And we dig really deep into all of this so you can make the most of where you are right now and strategize for the future. If you are an ambitious professional who is ready to liberate your sense of freedom and control, you are in the right place, my friend. I'm glad you're here.
Cracking the Code: The Five Characteristics of Exceptional Decision Makers
Help Me Think With Starla West
30 minutes
2 years ago
Cracking the Code: The Five Characteristics of Exceptional Decision Makers
What are the five characteristics of exceptional decision-makers? This thought-provoking episode delves into the five crucial traits that pave the way for effective decision-making. In my years of coaching high-achieving executives, I have found that they all employ five key characteristics that make decision-making and leadership easier: humility, empathy, risk tolerance, patience, and self-assurance. How can you develop these traits? Tune in to discover how to train your brain to develop these essential skills.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Join me as I explore the power of humility, where having a modest view of one's importance opens doors to insightful choices. Keeping our ego in check allows for creative and innovative thinking and fosters collaboration.
Discover how empathy plays a transformative role in decision-making, enabling us to uncover diverse perspectives, gain a more comprehensive understanding of the situation, and make informed judgments.
We also examine the significance of being risk tolerant, equipped with the right resources to navigate uncertain outcomes. Embracing ambiguity and accepting that not everything can be known or controlled allows for growth, innovation, and the ability to adapt to unexpected outcomes.
Uncover the virtue of patience and how it strengthens our ability to overcome setbacks and adversity. Having the capacity to tolerate delays, problems, and uncertainty without becoming annoyed or anxious is vital. Patience allows for thoughtful and thorough decision-making, recognizing that not everything will happen according to a rigid timeline.
Lastly, explore the importance of self-assurance, as confidence in our abilities becomes the cornerstone for making bold yet calculated decisions. Self-assurance minimizes insecurities, enables resilience, and encourages perseverance in facing challenges or setbacks.
These five traits, when combined, contribute to becoming an exceptional decision-maker by promoting open-mindedness, minimizing blind spots, managing perfectionism, embracing risk, and maintaining confidence in the decision-making process.
FREE WORKSHEET
The free worksheet for this episode provides insight into what you should and should not be doing to exude these traits. Get it now at my website: https://starlawest.com/2023/07/cracking-the-code-the-five-characteristics-of-exceptional-decision-makers/
BONUS ITEM
Get it now at my website: https://starlawest.com/2023/07/cracking-the-code-the-five-characteristics-of-exceptional-decision-makers/
EPISODE LINKS
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Three Types of Empathy You Should Know About: https://starlawest.com/2020/01/three-types-of-empathy-you-should-know-about/
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LEAVE A REPLY
What was your favorite lesson from this episode? Please let me know, and after you apply what you learned, make sure you share your breakthrough moments and successes with me. Join the conversation now: https://starlawest.com/2023/07/cracking-the-code-the-five-characteristics-of-exceptional-decision-makers/
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR
I want to thank our title sponsor, Business Furniture, an organization celebrating its 100th anniversary and revolutionizing the way we work since 1922. With hybrid work becoming mainstream, Business Furniture offers solutions that balance the flexibility employees crave with the need for fostering collaboration and innovation. Check them out at businessfurniture.net.
Help Me Think With Starla West
Throughout my years as an executive coach, I've noticed patterns in how successful executives think, problem-solve, and make decisions. I want to share that insight with you, so I created Help Me Think, where I will break down these mental models & best practices to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step processes you can use to think critically, make solid decisions, and get the results you want. And we dig really deep into all of this so you can make the most of where you are right now and strategize for the future. If you are an ambitious professional who is ready to liberate your sense of freedom and control, you are in the right place, my friend. I'm glad you're here.
