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.
Omari Jeremiah
I developed my decision making skills primarily through thinking about the needs of others and what would be the best way to meet those needs. It has been helpful to take time talking to stakeholders such as my students, community partners, staff, and school officials to see what their needs are and write them down. After writing down their needs, I have practiced developing a plan and compared that plan based on the identified needs of all stakeholders to see if I have taken into account how people will be impacted by decisions I make. This has helped me to make thoughtful and strategic decisions among various groups of people impacted by Next Generation Language Access. Read more>>
Misha Metelkov
For me, I will always prioritize how I feel about something, rather than what I think of it, even though the two are connected together. But when making the decision, whatever excites me the most, I will go for it. Sometimes if it even scares me the most, it means there’s an uncomfortability to it, which means there will be growth. So that’s mostly what I stand by with my decision-making. Read more>>
Anastasia Rykova
Working in animation is a whole training ground for decision-making! Having the chance to lead the IP project LaylaBug for Gasket Studios and direct my debut short film, The Tale of Two Cruel Rulers, taught me that decision-making isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about setting clear goals, constantly evaluating progress, and staying adaptable. When you work on a film, you make millions of macro and micro decisions (you’re basically creating a whole universe that didn’t exist before!), and every decision feels deeply personal. The project becomes your “child,” and it’s challenging to let go of initial ideas, even when necessary—especially when you’re working with and leading a team of talented artists! Read more>>
Fazar Roma Agung Wibisono
I developed my skills in fine arts and design, In pursuing a career in the arts and creative world, first since I was three years old I have drawn random pictures of what I like and what I see, then I imitate it to draw even though as far as I can remember it will not be similar, but my love for fine arts, especially drawing, I continue to do it every day, whether it’s scribbling on the back of the book to take notes or others when I was in school, until now I continue to create works of art, be it paintings, digital art, murals, video art. Read more>>
