Deciding to Lead
I want to delve into something that touches both our personal and professional lives: decision-making. Working with professionals across government and business sectors, I’ve seen firsthand how critical business decisions are made to meet objectives—sales targets, marketing goals, and service quality standards. However, personal decision-making operates on a different level; it’s deeply personal and profoundly influential.
The difference in our home life is that decisions are personal.
Unlike the strictly objective nature of business decisions, personal decision-making invites you to connect with your feelings and our logic. It’s not just about promotions or career advancement. It’s about what truly matters to you—what you care about for yourself, your family, and your loved ones. Who do you want to be?
The Link Between Personal Mastery and Professional Leadership
The more we engage with personal decision-making—connecting deeply with our thoughts, feelings, and desires—the more effective we become as leaders in our workplaces. It’s about balancing the logical with the emotional, the measurable with the meaningful.
Every time we lead our families, guide our communities, or navigate personal challenges, we’re training ourselves to be better business decision-makers. Why? Because in the workplace we’re surrounded by thinking, feeling human beings. By understanding and integrating our personal values and passions, we not only become great leaders but also collaborators who inspire change and drive collective success.
Think about this:
Where is your next leadership upgrade? How can you enhance your personal decision-making skills to become a leader not just at work, but in every aspect of your life?
Make every decision count, and transform the way you influence the world around you.
Amy Day
Decision Coach & Co-Founder of Clarity4Action
