One of the biggest issues that companies face is the lack of leaders who actually make decisions to ensure employees are able to be effective and efficient with their work.  We all know that one of the most important roles of a leader is to be the decision maker; someone has to be that person where debate ends and action begins.  Unfortunately, decision making is also one of the most difficult traits to develop as a leader.

As the saying goes (or at least one of those sayings), “don’t let perfect be the enemy of good”.  Too often, we try to accomplish so much with one change that we end up getting nothing done.  We expand the scope of change to a point that we miss the initial intention of the change.  It is so important to keep things simple; you will be shocked how much progress you can make if you do.

As I have written in the past, behind closed doors, executive management discusses the strategy for the organization.  Whether it is during a specific strategy session or during ongoing team discussions regarding the business, executive management has a clear plan for the organization (hopefully).

We all have experienced a great speech.  Maybe it was one that impacted us directly; for example, from the CEO of our employer.  Or maybe it was from someone we were “less connected” to that still impacted us in a profound way; for example, a great political or charitable leader.