EP#3 What Type of Decision is This? | 5 Things You Need to Know About Making Decisions

In this episode you will learn:

• The Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 decisions
• What RAPID Roles stands for and how it helps you get to a decision faster
• How to move forward when your partner says no to whatever you want to do
• The key thing you're doing wrong when making (or not making) the decision; aka the life changing nugget that blew Ashley's mind

In this conversation, Ashley and Dave discuss how understanding types of decisions can alleviate the stress associated with decision-making, particularly in personal and professional contexts. The conversation also delves into the importance of defining decision roles within teams and the accountability that comes with having veto power. By reframing failure as an opportunity for evolution and using DiSC (don't forget to find out your style below!), they provide insights into making more effective decisions and learning from past experiences.

Takeaways

• Type one decisions are reversible and less costly.
• Type two decisions require careful consideration and expert input.
• Understanding decision types can reduce anxiety in decision-making.
• Decision roles clarify who has authority in the process.
• Veto power comes with the responsibility to propose alternatives.
• Emotional costs should be factored into decision-making.
• Organizations often confuse type one and type two decisions.
• A good decision now is better than a great decision later.
• You can give yourself permission to fail in personal decisions.
• Learning from past decisions can improve future outcomes.

Sound Bites

• "The cost of failure is no big deal."
• "You can give yourself permission to fail."
• "The cost of the internal struggle is high."

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Decision Types

03:05 Navigating Type Two Decisions

05:58 The Importance of Decision Roles

09:11 Managing Veto Power in Decisions

11:54 Personal Decision Dynamics

14:56 Learning from Decision-Making Experiences

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• “Very practical and immediately usable. The decision-making framework and tools are outstanding resources for business and everyday life decisions."

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