Join Lee as he talks about the critical theme of choices and their impact on personal and professional growth. He emphasises that every decision we make, whether automatic or deliberate, shapes our future and the outcomes we achieve. Lee introduces a framework for making effective choices, highlighting three key components: awareness, evaluation, and commitment. He also shares practical strategies for making better decisions, such as aligning choices with core values, prioritizing long-term benefits over short-term gratification, and seeking diverse perspectives. Additionally, he warns against impulsive decision-making, avoiding responsibility, and clinging to the status quo out of fear. Tune in to discover how to empower yourself and your team to make informed choices that lead to meaningful results.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Importance of Choices: Life and business revolve around the choices we make. Every decision, whether big or small, influences our future and the outcomes we achieve.

• Three Key Components of Making Choices: Effective decision-making involves three steps:

• Awareness: Recognising that a decision needs to be made and understanding the available options.

• Evaluation: Weighing the pros and cons of each option and aligning them with personal values and goals.

• Commitment: Taking action on the chosen option and being responsible for the outcome.

• Best Practices for Making Choices: To achieve desired results, focus on:

Aligning decisions with core values and long-term goals.

Prioritising long-term benefits over short-term gratification.

Seeking diverse perspectives to gain insights and avoid blind spots.

• Avoiding Poor Decision-Making: Steer clear of:

Acting on impulse, which can lead to poor outcomes.

Avoiding responsibility for decisions, which limits personal growth and learning.

Sticking to the status quo out of fear, which can hinder progress and innovation.

• Creating a Supportive Environment: Leaders should foster an environment where team members feel safe to make choices. This involves providing clarity on options, encouraging evaluation, and supporting commitment to decisions, ultimately leading to collective progress towards goals.

BEST MOMENTS

"Do not leave your change initiatives to chance. You need to really think about the choices that you're making and the choices that you're enabling."

"A choice is a deliberate act of will, shaped by your values, beliefs, and the circumstances you find yourself in."

"Making a choice is not just about selecting an option, it's about committing to it and taking action."

"The best choices are those that are aligned with your values and your goals."

"Every choice you make is a step towards shaping your future, the team's future, your business's future." 

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You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194 Lee@leehoughton.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.