The Art of Clear Decision Making with Fighter Pilot Hasard Lee

Want a clearer picture of what’s working in your business—and what needs attention? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comWhat can fighter pilots teach us about leadership and decision making? That’s the question Hasard Lee set out to answer with his book “The Art of Clear Thinking,” where he shares the principles he’s learned from serving as an F-35 fighter pilot and leading training at one of the world’s largest Air Force bases. In this episode, Hasard joins Alex to break down the “ACE” framework for decision making and to explain how you can build a team that excels at clear thinking and execution. You won’t want to miss this one!  Today we’re talking with fighter pilot and “The Art of Clear Thinking” author Hasard Lee (0:00:38) What has being a fighter pilot taught you about decision making? (0:01:18) Why is strong decision making so vital for today’s leaders? (0:04:32) What does it look like to assess the problem before making a decision? (0:10:14) Can you explain first, second, and third order consequences? (0:17:12) Why did you want to write the book yourself? (0:26:26) What advice do you have about becoming elite at something new? (0:30:55) Why is the debrief so valuable? (0:41:14) What is the “choose” phase of decision making? (0:48:31) How do you effectively move from ideas to implementation? (0:55:44) What lessons have you learned about training effective decision makers? (1:07:23) How do you execute well on a decision? (1:12:01) What tips do you have about getting quality sleep and rest? (1:19:00) How to learn more from Hasard (1:25:53) Helpful Links and ResourcesTry the Path for Growth Membership for Free for 14 DaysPath for Growth One-on-One CoachingSign up for the Worth It Wednesday EmailLearn more about the 2023 Path for Growth Experience – Leading LeadersDownload the Free Reading Guide“The Art of Clear Thinking” by Hasard LeeFollow Hasard on YouTube and InstagramJoin Path for Growth on Instagram for more content. Not sure where to start? Describe what’s happening in your business or team, then explore 400+ practical resources to help you take the next right step: resources.pathforgrowth.com