{"id":6074,"date":"2018-04-09T22:10:19","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T03:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scottcochrane.com\/?p=6074"},"modified":"2018-04-09T22:16:13","modified_gmt":"2018-04-10T03:16:13","slug":"are-these-judgement-crushers-hurting-your-decisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottcochrane.com\/index.php\/2018\/04\/09\/are-these-judgement-crushers-hurting-your-decisions\/","title":{"rendered":"Are These Judgement-Crushers Hurting Your Decisions?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"MsoNormal\">One of the most important weapons in any leader\u2019s arsenal is good judgement.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Good judgement allows you to size up a challenging situation, and to make the right call.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Good judgement allows you to examine a fork-in-the-road moment and to discern the appropriate path.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">And because good judgement is so vital a component in leadership, any dynamic that can weaken your judgement must be quickly identified, and eliminated. Which is which is why you need to pay particular attention to these<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"MsoNormal\"><b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\">5\u00a0Dangerous Judgement Crushers:<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/b><b><strong>\u00a0Rage<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\">Have you ever made your best leadership decision while in a fit of rage? Let me answer that for you; no, you haven\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\">When anger gets the best of you it can cause you to lash out and to make a quick, even savage decision. But this is not you at your best. Whatever sparked the rage, let it subside. Cool down, and then lead.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"MsoListParagraph\"><b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\">Fatigue<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\">Drowsiness and good judgement never go together. When you allow yourself to become sleep-deprived, suddenly the weight of simple decision-making can feel ponderous and even over-whelming.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\">Take a nap before you make a decision you\u2019ll regret.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"MsoListParagraph\"><b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\">Public opinion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\">You believe the right decision is \u201cNo\u201d. Everyone else seems to think it should be \u201cYes\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\">They can\u2019t all be wrong, can they?<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\">Actually, they can be.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\">All of those voices can mess up your judgement. Listen to advisors and take into account public opinion. But leadership isn\u2019t a democracy. Tune out the noise and make the call.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"MsoListParagraph\"><b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\">Hubris<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\">The moment you begin to feel entitled or invincible, your good judgement has already been compromised.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\">Humility can be the best friend of good judgement.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"MsoListParagraph\"><b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\">Pressure<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\">Pressure is a fact of life in leadership. But unbridled, unrelenting pressure will hamper your better judgement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\">Deal with the pressure first. Then deal with the decisions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Today you will face a situation in which your good judgement will play a key role in determining the best outcome.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Armed with good judgement your chances of coming out ahead are greatly enhanced. So pay attention to these judgement-crushers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">And don\u2019t let them rob of you of your most important leadership weapon.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most important weapons in any leader\u2019s arsenal is good judgement. Good judgement allows you to size up a challenging situation, and to make the right call. Good judgement allows you to examine a fork-in-the-road moment and to discern the appropriate path. 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