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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 17 MIN

How to Make High-Quality Decisions

from Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden · host Craig Dowden

It seems that uncertainty is the rule rather than the exception, and this trend only appears to be intensifying with each passing day. In this environment, making high-quality decisions is of paramount importance. For this solo episode of the Do Good to Lead Well podcast, I reference groundbreaking research published in MIT Sloane Management Review to identify five traits for effective decision-making, which were derived from a global study of business leaders.The common thread that runs through these five qualities is that they are learnable. Another key element is that our mindset plays a critical role in influencing our effectiveness, a theme we have discussed multiple times before.Tune in to learn how you can become a highly skilled decision maker by avoiding common traps that can undermine our effectiveness.KEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Personal growth, Decision-Making, Managing Stress, Navigating Uncertainly, mastering our Mindset, Growth Mindset, Focus on the Positive, CEO SuccessSource:Five Traits of Leaders Who Excel at Decision-Making

It seems that uncertainty is the rule rather than the exception, and this trend only appears to be intensifying with each passing day. In this environment, making high-quality decisions is of paramount importance. For this solo episode of the Do Good to Lead Well podcast, I reference groundbreaking research published in MIT Sloane Management Review to identify five traits for effective decision-making, which were derived from a global study of business leaders.The common thread that runs through these five qualities is that they are learnable. Another key element is that our mindset plays a critical role in influencing our effectiveness, a theme we have discussed multiple times before.Tune in to learn how you can become a highly skilled decision maker by avoiding common traps that can undermine our effectiveness.KEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Personal growth, Decision-Making, Managing Stress, Navigating Uncertainly, mastering our Mindset, Growth Mindset, Focus on the Positive, CEO SuccessSource:Five Traits of Leaders Who Excel at Decision-Making

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