Terri's Tuesday Tip of the Week - January 30, 2024

 In war anything is better than indecision.  If I am wrong we shall soon find out, and can do the other thing, but not to decide wastes both time and money and may ruin everything. – Ulysses S. Grant

Life is a matter of choices, and every choice you make makes you. - John C. Maxwell

Ulysses S. Grant was the 18^th president of the United States of America. Grant was a persistent and determined individual, but his intensity came from his effectiveness as a decision-maker (K. Craft, July 9, 2023). Through the years, he faced opposition from the military ranks he led and various individuals while president. During these times, he encountered incredible setbacks. Each night, Grant read and researched decisions he would have to make. Often, he made tough decisions that were not liked by the military ranks and his constituents. When decisions were made, many had a personal cost to Ulysses S. Grant. And countless decisions had a major impact on the country, and he was content with his decisions even if at first, he made a mistake with his decision.

Daily we make decisions that affect each of us and those around us. How is the reader at making these decisions? Over the next couple of weeks, the author will discuss a decision that normally she would have taken months to decide, but had 7 days. How would the reader handle a situation like this?

ACTION: Last week’s blog was an impactful idea on self-care, but was posted late. Read Terri’s Tuesday Tip of the Week for January 23, 2024: https://tuesdaytipoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/01/terris-tuesday-tip-of-week-january-23.html.

Additionally, analyze your decision making. Do you make decisions quickly? Are you methodical and contemplative? What lessons have you learned about your decision-making style?

Resource

·        https://cms-assets.life.church/Media/Craig-Groeschel-Leadership-Podcast/Leader-Guide-Show-Notes/145%20-%20CGLP%20Leader%20Guide%20-%208%20Habits%20of%20Great%20Decision%20Makers,%20Part%201.pdf?utm_content=id_7e3ad138-8e52-4766-acbc-3f12cb78e9a9-name_8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-1-language_EN-path_%2Fleadershippodcast%2Fleadership%2F8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-part-1&utm_source=life_church  

·        https://www.realtimeperformance.com/ulysses-s-grant-12-leadership-lessons/

·        Email from Keith Craft dated July 9, 2023 titled “The art of decision making”.

·        https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/how-did-ulysses-s-grant-make-life-and-death-decisions/331198