When called upon for a response or decision, take your time, but make it.
· Paralysis is bad.
· Decisiveness is good.
· Thoughtfulness is best.
A difficult thing about being a leader is the responsibility to respond to questions and make decisions. The spotlight is always on you and people demand to know what you think. Sometimes you get distracted and forget to get back to someone or don’t know the answer and give an unclear response. Other times you try too hard to figure something out and suffer analysis paralysis. You’re not expected to be perfect or all knowing, but you should utilize all your resources to learn all you need to know so you can respond in a timely manner. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, collaborate with others, take extra time, and keep everyone up to date with what you’re doing. If it’s going to take longer, let them know that too. Whatever you do, respond. Because not responding is a response and you’re responsible for what you don’t do. For whatever reason. So, keep your wits about you and do your best to answer and respond effectively today.
Jonathan Safran Foer (born 1977): American novelist (Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast) who teaches creative writing at New York University.
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