Don't Second-Guess Yourself

It is better to think something through completely than to jump headlong into something and wind up second-guessing yourself. I have said this before: “Learning to Follow Is the Beginning of Leadership.” When you are given a position of leadership, it should be based on merit. When a manager is appointed on merit, they have exhibited skill and good judgment. They have shown that they can handle the responsibility and manage their own time wisely. They know the requirements of the job and have met or exceeded expectations. Some people get promoted without having met the above criteria. That is unfortunate, because more times than not, it is a recipe for failure and can cost a company money and business. At times of economic uncertainty, a loss of business can break a company. That is when the entire workforce must be in harmony. If ever there was a time to pool talent and work as a team– that is it. As a manager, surround yourself with talented people and help them build a cohesive team. Give them the ability to use their experience and delegate authority. That way, you can oversee operations and make sure that nothing slips through the cracks. If you have trustworthy employees and you give them the trust they deserve, they won’t let you down. One last thing, have you ever noticed that it is often the micro-manager that is found second-guessing every decision? That’s called insecurity.