How did you develop your decision-making skills?

Decision making can be stressful and anxiety inducing, but the ability to make decisions quickly is often what separates the most effective leaders from others. We connected with some of the best and brightest do-ers we know and asked them how they developed their decision-making skills.

Raynell McGee

Planning a decision can be extremely difficult. Selecting the wrong choice can have dire consequences that impact all areas of our lives. At times, considering all the possible outcomes can become overwhelming. This process can create feelings of anxiety and frustration. My first piece of advice is this: Read more>>

Stephen Rebolledo

We’re all born with innate decision-making skills, although we are mostly unaware of them. Our experience in life shape and mature these skills. Recognizing that we’re naturally wired to navigate the world, it’s the conditioning of life that often leads us astray. Read more>>

Scott Charles

I developed them mostly from analyzing every situation that needed a decision made from a complete outer perspective. Removing myself from the equation and how it effects me, and going through the possible outcomes. Read more>>

Shanti

I learned the hard way through life experience to always follow my inner knowing above the opinions of others. Although highly intuitive, for years I did not trust myself – the inner voice I now recognize as my soul. We all have access to this guidance. When I make decisions from this place life turns out well. Read more>>

Ashlee Thomas

I’m true believer in the philosophy of trusting your gut. My Mom was extremely intuitive and discerning – one of the things she always said was, “deep down, you always know.” If I was ever lamenting over a question or decision, she would remind me I already had the answer. As an adult I am so grateful for this truth. Read more>>

Jared Cohn

From years of experience dealing with people, some great, some not so great, I’ve learned what I think works for me, but at the same time I’m always open to learning from others. Learning from mistakes, my own or others is important. Making the same mistake twice is foolish. Read more>>

Ali Garawi

I have always tried to bypass routine and preconceived notions of what the “correct” way to do something is. Alternatively, I approach professional decisions by being as objective as possible and embracing a fact-based approach. Read more>>

Thomas Rowley

Whenever I had a tough decision or even a benign decision, I used to stress out. A lot. Whether it was where to go to school or what loaf of bread to buy, I would panic at any decision. Something that has helped me stress less and make better decisions is understanding my values. Read more>>