CNLP 389: Andy Stanley Dissects the Process He Uses to Make Decisions, the Limits of Gut-Based Decision Making, and How to Stop Lying to Yourself as a Leader

Andy Stanley returns to the podcast and breaks down the process he uses to make decisions, why he moved to team-based decision making as a young leader, and what the limits of gut-based decision making are.

Andy walks leaders through five questions that will help them make better decisions and have fewer regrets, and explains how leaders can stop lying to themselves and make better decisions as a result.

Welcome to Episode 389 of the podcast. Listen and access the show notes below or search for the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free.

Plus, in this episode’s What I’m Thinking About segment, Carey talks 2 questions he asks when making decisions.

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Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets by Andy Stanley

CNLP 373: Andy Stanley on Why He Hasn’t Reopened North Point for In-Person Services, His Methodology for Finding Clarity, and What He’s Learning About Preaching to a Camera

The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey and Jim Huling

The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast: The Four Disciplines of Execution, Part 1

Leading Change Without Losing It by Carey Nieuwhof

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INSIGHTS FROM ANDY

1. Great leaders don’t make great decisions, they make sure the right decisions get made

So many people think that a great leader is the person who has all of the right answers. That’s actually not true. Great leaders build great teams of leaders who make high-quality team-based decisions.

2. If you want to make better decisions, ask better questions

When you make a poor decision as a leader, you wish that you could go back and ask more questions before making that bad decision. In his new book Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, Andy outlines 5 questions every leader should ask before making decisions.

3. When making decisions, draw the line at wise/unwise, not illegal/legal or moral/immoral

When you look back at the major regrets you have in your life, they are almost always preceded by a series of unwise decisions. If you want to avoid doing things you regret, ask yourself, “Is this wise?” If it’s not, don’t do it.

Quotes from Episode 389

You can't lead other people well until you lead yourself well. And you can't lead yourself well if you're lying to yourself. @AndyStanley Click To Tweet

Leaders who refuse to listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing helpful to say. @AndyStanley Click To TweetEvery decision we make becomes a permanent part of the story of our lives. @AndyStanley Click To Tweet

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