Avoid making decisions based solely on your perspective.
As leaders, it’s easy to assume that our decisions are well-informed. However, relying solely on your perspective can be a recipe for disaster. Every decision has ripple effects, and without input from those directly affected, you may miss crucial insights. Encouraging open communication and seeking input from your team ensures that decisions are well-rounded and considerate of all variables. This approach not only improves decision-making but also fosters a culture of collaboration and trust.
Take Action: The next time you make a decision that affects your team, seek input from at least two people who will be directly impacted. Their perspectives could reveal crucial details you hadn’t considered.
The most expensive mistake of my career happened when I made a decision and didn’t communicate it to my team. Read about it here.