“Being a discerning leader isn’t about making a good decision, but rather about forming the habit of making good decision after good decision,” explains Mike Thompson , author of the book, The Anywhere Leader . Thompson goes on to share that to become a discerning leader, you need to immerse yourself in a constant state of evaluation. It means continuously gathering and analyzing information, seeking various points of view, and scanning the horizon for coming shifts. Because these leaders never view their decisions as static, they aren’t consumed by trying to make the perfect call. They can confidently move forward, knowing that they can, and will, make adjustments as they go. Furthermore, Thompson recommends you keep these four points in mind as you strive to make good and effective choices: Make decisions that don’t compromise your core values. Adjust your leadership behaviors to make good decisions for a given situation. Make decisions in favor ...
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