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.
Michelle Ghassemi
I have always wanted to see what I’m capable of so I would take the initiative to try something, always even thru fear and self doubt. I am a naturally curious person and have an insatiable desire for knowledge so I knew I could figure things out and learn how to do something. I trusted myself to figure it out and that’s been instrumental in opening my brick and mortar businesses. Read more>>
Joe Dalo
I’ve often heard that working on a hidden camera show is akin to orchestrating a heist, much like the capers you’d see in movies like Ocean’s Eleven or Mission Impossible. The pressure in this line of work is incredibly high, because these types of shows typically rely on one take to get it right, necessitating quick and accurate decision-making. My extensive experience, ranging from Punk’d to Prank Panel, has honed my ability to think on my feet and make split-second decisions. Read more>>
Laura Thompson
I believe people put you down to feel better about themselves or maybe they’re jealous that you had the idea first. One of my biggest drivers is a mentor in college that told me I would never be successful in this industry. Now I just hope to prove him wrong. Read more>>
