298 | How Great Leaders Make Better Decisions: 3 Keys to Clarity and Confidence

In this episode of the Lead Culture Podcast, Jenni Catron continues the Summer of Leadership series by tackling one of the most overlooked yet essential leadership skills: decision-making. Whether you're leading a small team or an entire organization, how decisions are made—and how clearly that process is communicated—can either build trust or breed confusion.

Jenni outlines three keys to clear, confident decision-making:

1. Define the Who – Clarify who has decision-making authority at every level.
2. Align Decisions with Values – Ensure every decision reflects your organization’s core values.
3. Communicate the Why – Explain the rationale behind decisions to foster understanding and trust.

This episode offers practical insights for leaders who want to bring more clarity, consistency, and cultural alignment to the decisions they make every day. Plus, Jenni shares simple next steps you can take to assess and improve your team’s decision-making process right away.

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