For the Workplace
Decisiveness
Turning insight into action by making firm, responsible choices
Decisiveness helps a workplace maintain momentum and clarity.
When individuals make timely, thoughtful choices, teams avoid bottlenecks and confusion. Decisiveness builds confidence across the organization and keeps projects moving forward.
Essay
Clear-cut Decisions
by Mary Andres Russell and Jill Tomey
You’ve heard the idioms: “clear cut,” “cut and dried,” and “to cut a deal.” These are all Decisive statements, not to be confused with rash decisions or snap reactions.
We make a myriad of decisions throughout the day. Some are routine, like " Should I stop for a morning coffee?” Some are short-term, like, " What project is my highest priority today?” And others have long-term implications, like “Should I accept this job offer?”
Making important decisions is hard work. It requires Initiative, Thoroughness, and Discernment as we think through key factors and possible outcomes. We survey clients or co-workers. We ask for advice from trusted family or friends. And then, when the homework is complete, we check our instincts, look into our hearts, and choose wisely. Not blindly or rashly, but with Courage and Confidence, believing our well-thought-out decisions will have good outcomes.
Having good character is a sure foundation for processing information into sound decisions. This month, exercise your Decisiveness by doing your homework and making solid, clear-cut decisions.
Affirmations for the Workplace
I evaluate multiple options before making a decision.
I am confident in my decisions and move forward with purpose.
I let my values and professional standards guide my decisions.
I make sound decisions even when others choose a different path.
I grow in wisdom and judgment every time I make a thoughtful decision.
Decisiveness Resource Library
The Links below will take you to Resources you can use in the workplace to encourage the Character Quality of Decisiveness.
Decisiveness Quotes
Looking for reminders that Decisiveness makes a difference? Explore the full collection of Decisiveness Quotes and find the perfect line to share, post, or spark a conversation.
