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If A Vacuum Exists, Reach Out For Authority
| Sometimes we find ourselves in a decision-making vacuum. We have not been given the authority to make certain decisions and no one will provide direction. Such a situation provides the opportunity to "reach out for authority" to make the decisions required to get a job done.
Reaching out for authority is an old concept which today is expressed as "I prefer to beg for forgiveness rather than ask for permission." Either concept must be tempered by a clear understanding of one's circumstances and the clear possibility that a beheading may be in our future. The person boldly stepping onto the precipice must have the competence and capability to make the sound decisions required.
When the capability to make such decisions exists (and the ground is not too shaky) taking action may make sense. What constitutes shaky ground? Failure to evaluate all possible land mines. An unwillingness to approach management for fear of receiving an unwanted answer. Actions motivated by self promotion.
Bold actions always include risk. A willingness to accept the risk of decision making separates the few brave souls from the vast majority. What further separates these few brave souls is that they tend to be right and therefore live to see another day.
They also tend to get things done. |
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