Making Tough Decisions (Your Thursday Three Things for October 3, 2024)

Hey everyone,

Jon Macaskill here, back with your weekly dose of wellness and leadership tips. This week, let’s talk about something every leader has experienced: Making Tough Decisions. Whether it’s deciding how to allocate resources, who to promote, or how to handle difficult conversations, leadership is full of tough calls. But here’s the deal—it’s not just about making decisions, it’s about making them well. And often, it’s how you handle these moments that truly defines you as a leader.

Why Tough Decisions Define Your Leadership

Making hard decisions is unavoidable when you’re in a leadership role. And while they may not always be fun, they are a great opportunity to show what you’re made of. Here’s why making tough decisions is such a critical part of being a great leader:

1. It Builds Trust: People respect leaders who can make tough calls, even if those decisions aren’t always popular. When your team sees that you can take on the hard stuff, they’re more likely to trust you to steer the ship through calm waters and storms alike.
2. You Set the Tone: The way you approach hard decisions sets the tone for your entire team. If you’re thoughtful, transparent, and decisive, your team will follow suit. If you hesitate or avoid tough choices, it can create confusion and uncertainty.
3. It’s Where Growth Happens: Let’s be real—if leadership were easy all the time, everyone would do it. It’s in the hard moments that we grow the most, both personally and professionally. The more you lean into these challenging decisions, the better and more confident you’ll become as a leader.

Now, let’s jump into this week’s three things to help you make those tough decisions like a pro:

1. Book Highlight: "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz This is

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Cheers, Jon

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