When making decisions, it is important to understand the element of TIME.
This is more important now than ever.
While our current crisis – COVID 19 – has turned our world on its head, we are simply in a season.
It is important we do not over-correct and make decisions today that will have negative consequences 12, 18 or 36 months from now.
You’ve heard of the Seventh Generation Principle based on the ancient Iroquois philosophy: When making any decision, always think 7 generations into the past and 7 generations into the future. If your decision makes sense based on history and proves sustainable for the future – a long future – you are on the right path.
In the middle of the current crisis (and make no mistake, this is a crisis), make sure you are making decisions that will make sense in long-term.
Use history as your matrix. Use the future as your guide.
Remain calm. Remain steady. Be patient. Make wise choices.
Published by JC Hurtado-Prater | Leading Authority on Strategy, Culture + High-Performing Teams
A San Diego-based educator, consultant, speaker, and author on strategy + culture, my purpose is to help senior executives, humans resource leaders and business owners get laser-focused on their purpose/mission and build diverse, inclusive and equity-minded cultures to improve performance and attract today's most talented people.
The philosophy that drives me: "One's work is the most sacred act one can give away...and time the greatest resource to expend." I am on a lifetime mission to help dynamic organizations become more effective in the local and global community by helping exceptional leaders create empowering cultures that elevate the lives of every stakeholder.
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