Week 8: Making Better Decisions
Podcast: HBR IdeaCast
Episode: “Why Leaders Should Rethink Their Decision-Making Process” and “Make Better Decisions”
Description: Experts share how leaders can sharpen decision-making by slowing down and using proven frameworks.
Discussion Questions (Updated 11.03.25):
- What stood out to you from both of these episodes? Highlight one concept from each podcast that specifically stood out to you and why.
- How do you normally approach complex decisions?
- Who are you meant to be as a leader in this season? Describe the 10-out-of-10 version of yourself in one sentence. What would that version of you do this week
- What small, repeatable action (a “rep” or "atomic habit") could move you just 0.5 forward in the next 2–6 weeks? Not a big leap - just one training-wheels step.
- When you’re making decisions, do you tend to limit yourself to one option? Think of a current decision you’re facing — what are two additional legitimate options you could put on the table?
Personal Development Plan Assignment 8
Integrating The Plan
- Theme: Bringing it all together.
- Scripture for Reflection: Colossians 3:17
- Prayer Focus: Unity between values, mission, and goals.
- Exercise: Put your mission statement, values, and goals into one written document. Create a “Personal Development Plan” page you can return to often.
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Cohort Required Reading
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John Maxwell
Chapters 4-5
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