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MIND TRAP: Perspective
There are traps we can fall into that can kill smart decisions. In this article Steve Major focuses on the third mind trap that we can fall into - perspective. It's where we ignore the whole picture. We automatically assume that what we have done in the past that seemed to be effective will continue to be effective into the future.

Values: Your Compass for Life - Part II
While there’s no guarantee that your offspring and heirs will follow your example in life or wholeheartedly embrace your beliefs, methods or values, don’t underestimate the impact you can have on your family. It’s always worthwhile to make the effort to pass a compass for life to the next generation. Here are some practical ways you and your loved ones will benefit from living by clearly defined values.

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Are you a good decision maker?
Decisions, decisions, decisions. It seems like every time we turn around, we have to make more decisions. The question is, "Are you a good decision maker?" If you aren't (or don't think you are), there is no need to worry. Decision-making is a skill that can be learned by anyone. Although some people may find this particular skill easier than others, everyone applies a similar process.
Tips On Making Good Decisions
Throughout our lives all of us are faced with making tough decisions. Do I take this new job? Do I move out of state? Do I marry her/him? Do I have this surgery? Obviously some are more important than others, some are life threatening and some are less critical. Some decisions must be made quickly and some have the luxury of time. In making these decisions how do we know we are making the right choices? How do I make good decisions? Is there a process that can help me? The answer is yes. Below are some tips to guide you through the process.

Smart Women Prefer the “Limited” Lifetime Warranty
This article is about our struggles in decision making. We all have such a difficult time making decisions . From the simple (where to eat dinner) to the complex (ending a long-term relationship). We want our decisions to be the “right” decisions forever. Why? Because we fear change and we fear making the ‘wrong” decisions. We want to have the opportunity to make everything last forever. This is not possible in life. We need to embrace the idea of a “limited lifetime” warranty when we make decisions so that as we change and grow, we can make new decisions that work for us moving forward.
Good Decisions, Bad Decisions
Why is it possible for two identical businesses in the same market selling the same products and services to the same prospects have radically different outcomes? There are two key reason; First, staff and how the employees of the organizaton do their jobs, second, the quality of the decisions being made on a daily basis. I'm not foolish enough to believe anyone is capable of making the right decision every time, but there are times when the right choice is just not that hard to identify. When those decisions face us, it is imperative we do the proper due diligence and make the RIGHT decision. This article talks about some of the core reasons bad decisions get made, and talks about how to avoid getting caught in that trap. Enjoy!
Take Control through Financial Education.
When you think about it, our lives are about the decisions that we make and in many cases by the decisions that others make for us. There is no blueprint when we are born, which maps out our lives for us. Our failure, success or mediocrity is measured by a single or multitude of decisions along the way. Financial education enables us to make informed decisions.

Leadership Assessment #15 – Make Good Decisions
There are hundreds of assessments for leaders. The content and quality of these assessments vary greatly. You can spend a lot of time and money taking surveys to tell you the quality of your leadership. There are a few leading indicators that can be used to give a pretty good picture of the overall quality of your leadership. These are not good for diagnosing problems or specifying corrective action, but they can tell you where you stand quickly. Here is one of my favorite measures. It is the ability to consistently make good decisions.

Key Ways to Convey Quality
Let’s say that what differentiates your product or service from the competition’s is quality. It may seem like advertising “quality” would be a breeze, right? Unfortunately, it’s not. Customers hear the word “quality” all the time –often from companies selling low-quality products. In this sense, quality is like trust. If a salesperson resorts to “You can trust me,” it’s often an indicator to beware. Accordingly, if a company is too direct in how it advertises “quality,” customers may ignore the claim or be suspicious of it. So how can you prove that your product or service is the real deal? Following are some often-overlooked ways to convey quality.

The Typical Ways We Often Make Decisions
Decisions, Decisions - Making Them On Purpose Decisions, decisions...choices, choices. Everywhere you turn these days there's another one waiting to be made. But how? In a world of so many options and possibilities, what do we use to help us make the "right" decisions and choices? Do we draw straws? Flip a coin? Throw a dart at a list of choices to be made? Sure, why not? Won't those methods work? Well, actually, yes, any of these 'random ways' of choosing can work IF we add in a couple of other things. Recently in a phone coaching session with two of my clients, we made a list of some of the typical ways people make decisions including...
Five Principles for Making Smart Decisions
Every day we contemplate numerous decisions. Some decisions are simple, such as deciding which gym class to attend, while are other are life altering, for instance deciding on taking an overseas promotion. Regardless of level of importance, these decisions will have an impact on our lives. Studies have shown that the more choices we have, they harder it seems to make a decision. Making decisions doesn’t have to be a daunting task; there are step we can learn to make smart decisions.
Who Has the D? Unclog Decision-Making Bottlenecks
Making good decisions and making them quickly is a differentiator of high-performing companies. And the key to outperforming competitors is the quality, speed, and execution of your decisions. Yet in many companies, decisions routinely stall. One culprit? Ambiguity for who is accountable for which decisions. Here is a tool to help clarify your strategic decisions: Think RAPID.
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