Intuitively, we appreciate sound decisions. But, really, what good is good judgment? Well, read this post to find out!
The Essentials
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, just, equitable outcomes for myself and others.
2). In addition, it yields appropriate and timely responses to challenges around me.
3). It can produce bottom-line value in regard to profits and sustainability.
Exercising good judgment, especially in challenging, non-routine, and high-stakes situations, does much to build a leader’s influence and legacy. proverbsforprofessionals.net
The Precept
In Proverbs 29.4 we read about the relationship between sound decision making and a flourishing organization.
That is, a leader’s good judgment has a far-reaching impact on the firm. More specifically, the precept here is: a leader’s judgment sustains an enterprise.
The verse uses the term “king”, hence the highest-ranking leader, to indicate that the practice must start from the top.
Apply This Today!
Ok, next question. How does a leader get there regarding making good decisions?
Some top-of-mind factors for building good judgment include:
critical thinking – that is, thinking fast and thinking slow,
wise counsel – identifying and being willing to listen to those who know,
use of intuition – How does this feel?, and
drawing from insights gained out of past experiences.
Those factors must be guided by a leader’s personal integrity.
Wisdom that’s grounded in a just character produces good judgment. Proverbs 8.20 paraphrase proverbsforprofessionals.net
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