Why Should You Know Your Non-Negotiables?

At the executive level, every decision you make can have dire consequences against:

1. You,

2. Your Family,

3. Your Organization, and

4. Many Lives.

You’ve little room for error. You’re walking a very tightrope between two skyscrapers. You’re dealing with delicate lines consistently.

• If living in such a seemingly dreadful environment stresses you out and you don’t have the stomach for it, forget about it.
• If you care more about balance and being liked by everyone, walk away.
• If you are afraid of failing, making mistakes, and pissing off some people, run away.

I’m not scaring you here.

1. I’m here to confirm if you have already found yourself dealing with contradictions and wondering whether what is happening is normal.

2. I’m also here to alarm and immunize you ahead of time if you have never been there and aspire to get there quickly.

That said, finding harmony amid contradictions isn’t rocket science. It isn’t only for a few special people. You can also join these few elites.

I can’t give you the entire map of how to get there in this short blog. Nonetheless, let me share one tip: Know your non-negotiables well.

I like what Roy Disney, Walt E. Disney’s brother, said: “It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.”

On this voyage to:

1. Stand for a higher purpose,

2. Have a significant impact, and

3. Serve a larger number of people with world-class leadership excellence, your values can become your barometer and compass.

Your non-negotiables will guide you as you:

• Swim Among Sharks,
• Walk very tight ropes, and
• Deal with delicate lines…

If you’re clear about your own and your organization’s core values:

1. It becomes much easier to make tough decisions with limited data and time.

2. You become focused amid chaos.

3. You deal with seemingly contradictory issues without diluting your brand and dropping what you stand for.

4. You move forward with confidence in the midst of uncertainty.

5. And more…

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