Slow Motion Decision Making

Today, Pete Richardson, an incredible life-plan coach and branding consultant came-in to help us think through some strategies. Here's a great insight he shared with us...

Americans try to get make decisions too quickly. Decisiveness is a value for us. Chinese leaders, on the other hand, wait for that collective "aha moment." I'm definitely a point A to point B kind of guy, but I'm sure I'm missing out on the best decisions because of it. I remember Harry Truman used to ask aides "How long do I have to make a decision?" He never wanted to be rash.

Comments

[Chris S.]

Question: Why do we always assume that somewhere else they are doing something better than we are here? I mean have U.S. companies not been the most successful in the world?

What about Malcolm Gladwell and Blink?

[Jeff]

I love this! There is a distinct difference in the way we in the "west" think through life in general, and the way those in the "east" think. We all have an equal amount of frustrations and disappointments, but I love the amount of freedom this idea of decision-making brings. Not locked down, not full of anxiety, but more about experiencing life along the way. Thanks Ben...good stuff hombre!

[Ted]

Wow, great insight!

And great perspective from Chris S.

[Ben Arment]

Hey, I wasn't slamming the American flag. I like a good Toby Keith song like everyone else. =)

But Jack Welch and Donald Trump have come to represent the American business mentality. And if I remember correctly, China now has the fastest growing economy in the world.

[Read Scott]

I haven't read this blog in a while, but today, coming back again, I realized why I used to subscribe....long story short => I'm resubscribing.

Ciao.

[Richie Merritt]

Ben,

This is a quote I picked up recently from my brother in law which fits this line of thinking:

"I think we live in an age when the velocity of human experience has so accelerated that perhaps our capacity to sustain contemplation is being eroded." - Poet, Caroline Forche'

p.s. Did you hear about Vince Antonucci? I attend Forefront and he announced Sunday that he is leaving next year to plant a new church on the strip in Las Vegas! Woohooo!! We are totally excited for him and his family!