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Access NowLeaders are constantly making decisions. Some of them are easy, like where to take the team to lunch, and some of them are incredibly hard, like budget cuts and layoffs. With so many decisions, it’s easy to feel paralyzed by fear of making the wrong choice, or simply not seeing the best option.
In this episode, Tricia and LZ talk with Jeff Shinabarger, CEO of Plywood People, a former leader at Catalyst, and a successful author. He’ll talk about how to be better at decision-making as leaders, including understanding how to make the right choices even in difficult circumstances, discovering our decision-making style, and using that style to benefit our teams and organization.
We eventually become known by the things we say “yes” and “no” to. And we make 8-12 decisions per year that will determine the success or failure for our business that year. In those moments, be aware of how seemingly short-term decisions can have long-lasting impacts.
Especially when you’re making major decisions, there’s nothing wrong with asking for 20 minutes to take a walk or simply saying, “Let me think about that overnight and I’ll answer tomorrow.” Get more information and data. Ask for the report. Taking time isn’t a sign of an indecisive leader; it’s a smart way to make major decisions.
In other words, when making choices, how will each choice affect all aspects of your life? If it’s a business or career decision, it won’t just affect that area of your life. How will it affect your relationship with your spouse, your kids, your family and friends? Be intentional about viewing your decisions through that lens.
BELAY client Geoff Welch and his BELAY Virtual Assistant Trúc Towns talk with Tricia about their experience of learning to work together and their top tips for getting started working with a Virtual Assistant. Geoff also explains how delegation has allowed him to play to his strengths in both his career and his personal life.
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, harnessing the power of technology and artificial intelligence has become essential for businesses and professionals aiming to thrive in their respective fields. Today, we have the privilege of hearing from a remarkable duo who have embraced the potential of AI to enhance their productivity and streamline their work processes.
Wes Gay is a StoryBrand Certified Guide, Agency Owner, and Private Workshop Facilitator. And since 2016, he’s helped hundreds of organizations find clarity with StoryBrand. Jodi Reiter is an accomplished Executive Assistant, bringing a wealth of experience from the marketing, advertising and photography industries as she supports Wes. They sat down with Ryan to share their experiences, strategies and success stories in utilizing AI to collaborate more efficiently and achieve remarkable outcomes. Listeners will learn about the most impactful AI tools on the market and how to weave them into your daily workflow.
Today on the podcast, we have a special episode courtesy of our friends at the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. BELAY CFO Lisa Zeeveld sat down with Mark Cole recently to co-host an episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast about how to get time back as a leader.
