It’s good to be driven and excited about life prospects. Really, it’s Ok to be excited! Now, get on with doing what has you excited!
This blog post contains my personal LinkedIn weekday posts for September 13 through September 17, 2021.
So, what good is good judgment?
Well duh! Why am I asking the obvious? Because there are so many examples of the damage caused by poor judgment, that’s why!
Granted, good decisions alone don’t guarantee a successful outcome. However, I believe it beats the alternative of constantly living in a disaster!
So, back to the original question. What good is good judgment? Here a some benefits:
1). It produces defensible outcomes.
2). It yields appropriate and timely responses.
3). It produces bottom-line value.
I can listen but cannot help!
Ever been in a conversation where you’re not qualified to assist with the need being expressed? I have.
I can express empathy. But, the emotional needs are well outside my area of competence.
I’m Ok with being a sounding board. However, I am concerned about coming across as either dismissive or self-righteous.
Today’s Question: How do you respond as a manager or a peer when hearing serious needs for which you are not qualified to assist? That is, when an issue is outside your circle of competence?
Proverbs 27.9 speaks of the value of sharing with someone from your heart. Caring for the deep needs of others is a valuable attribute to develop. However, compassion isn’t a substitute for professional competence.
Really, It’s Ok to be excited!
Ever been so excited you couldn’t sleep?
A grandson was recently on a college visit. He had a full day scheduled including an athletic tryout.
He was up very early the day of the tryout. Well before the five-minute trip to campus!
It’s good to be driven and excited about life prospects. I believe that level of optimism is driven by self-confidence stemming from careful preparation.
Today’s Insight: As a leader, enjoy the trip by relishing your accomplishments. What are you excited about today?
Confidence-driven momentum is deeply satisfying! proverbsforprofessionals.net
Proverbs 30.29-31 note four traits that make us unstoppable: fearlessness, controlled speed, persistence, and power of office.
What, what, what!!!
Ever say this to a child? Now, change the context. The child is an adult and you as a parent have concerns.
“What, what, what” can signal a frustrated parent dealing with a small child. However, it can also indicate the concern of a parent who is grasping for where to start a conversation.
Today’s Insight: There’s no wisdom transfer unless the parent has some useful insight to share and the adult child is willing to listen and learn.
I position myself for dramatic personal growth by:
1). Having a learner’s attitude
2). Identifying impactful content to absorb.
Proverbs 31.2 starts a conversation between a mother and her adult son. What she’s sharing is important; a “burden” according to the prior verse. How does she start? With “what, what, what”!