GAZAR

Principal Engineer | Mentor

Decision Dilemmas: Leadership Choices with Finesse

Decision Dilemmas: Leadership Choices with Finesse

Alright, let's break it down - what's your move when you hit the "I-don't-know-what-I'm-doing" roadblock? Do you wing it, play the guessing game, especially when you're freshly promoted and feel like you're stuck in a game of 20 questions? Do you just fire off an answer or make a call because, well, you're the one wearing the decision-maker hat now?

Now, here's the real talk. Most of us, when faced with the "I-have-no-clue" monster, start feeling the stress, the imposter syndrome creeping in, and then what? We act like we own the place, right? Make a decision, any decision, because the title says so. But here's the kicker - every decision comes with a side of consequences. You don't have to play that game if you're not sure about the answer.

Here's a plot twist for you - the more decisions you toss back to your team, the better. Delegation, my friend, is the name of the game. You hired the best minds, so let them flex those decision-making muscles. Reserve your decision-making superhero cape for when your team hits a wall in the PROS and CONS department.

But wait, there's more! What about those moments when everyone else in the room is on decision-making duty? You, my friend, can chill. Your role? Feedback provider. Share your concerns, drop some fresh insights, and let them run the decision show. No need to be the decision dictator unless your magical touch can unblock a process.

Sure, it's a tough act to follow. Hard to let go, hard to nod along with someone else's grand idea. But truth bomb - most expert solutions in the market are on point; they just need a bit of tweaking. So, embrace the wisdom of the crowd.

Oh, and a quick note on someone else running the decision marathon - when they're doing their thing, let them. They're in their groove, comfy, and delivering their A-game. Change the game plan, and suddenly they're in slow-mo, needing a few reminders from you. You become their walking, talking post-it note.

So, ask yourself, what's the real MVP here? Is it having everything done exactly how you want it, following your step-by-step process? Or is it letting the outcome unfold, trusting the process, and defining success by what you had in mind all along? Food for thought.