I'll be honest with you about something. I'm pretty good under last minute pressure. If something happens at that last minute, I have proven to be good at making pressure decisions. But, I wouldn't recommend it.
Sure, there are situations that arise where you cannot control the circumstances. You can only control your response. And, when they come fast and furious, you have to be able to make decisions without all the information you normally would.
But, a great leader doesn't often find themselves in such a position. They will typically take the time to think through their decisions. They will consult with others in their company or organization. They will gather all the information they possibly can before pulling the trigger. They are patient.
Rash decisions typically come from poor planning and information gathering. These quick choices may not always turn out badly, but they rarely turn out for the best.
Sometimes, however, events occur that require a rapid response. How can a leader make a good, informed decision in those moments? Plan ahead.
It is nearly impossible to forsee all the events that will pop up without notice. It is, however, easy to plan ahead for similar scenarios. By thinking through generalized circumstances, you can better predict your response when the unknown occurs.
And, when the unknown strikes, you can have some of those quick decisions pre-determined, leaving just a little more time to figure out those you haven't thought about.
So, this week, take some time and start building a response plan to those unknown issues. You don't need specifics. You just need an outline. You need to answer this question: How would I respond if ______ happened?
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