Episode 329: Do your team’s decisions ever feel stuck in endless meetings—or worse, made too quickly without the right input?
If you’ve ever wondered how to help your team make better decisions faster without sacrificing buy-in or clarity, this episode is for you. David Dye breaks down the simple decision-making skills that separate chaotic leadership from confident, empowered teams. You can finally move projects forward with less friction and more trust.
You’ll discover:
- How to engage your team in the right way—so decisions get made efficiently and everyone knows their role.
- What to say (and not say) when you need to cascade a decision your team didn’t love—without losing credibility.
- The easiest way to clarify ownership and prevent the dreaded “meeting after the meeting.”
Hit play now to learn how to make better decisions, lead with clarity, and empower your team to take confident action that sticks.
How to Make Better Decisions Without Losing Your Team’s Trust
00:00 – The Challenge of Decision-Making.
David Dye opens the episode with tools to help leaders make better decisions faster, empower their teams, and stay effective even when outcomes don’t go as planned.
01:00 – Why Decision-Making Goes Wrong.
Too many organizations waste time with unclear ownership, too many opinions, and endless “meetings after the meeting.” David sets up the three disciplines to fix this.
02:00 – Clarify the Type of Decision.
Learn how separating “where we’re going” from “how we’ll get there” prevents confusion and helps teams focus on meaningful progress.
03:35 – Keep Conversations Focused.
When team members reopen settled debates, David shows how leaders can “call a timeout” and steer discussions back to the current goal or plan.
04:31 – Invite the Right People.
The second decision-making skill: involve only the people who add value. Too many voices slow progress; too few miss key information.
3 Leadership Skills to Simplify Decision-Making and Build Buy-In
06:05 – The Cost of Excluding Key Voices.
A story about a COO who left out a middle manager—and how including her next time cut project time in half. Smart inclusion helps teams make better decisions more efficiently.
06:53 – Clarify Who Owns the Decision.
Before the discussion begins, define whether the choice will be made by vote, consensus, or a single person. Clear ownership builds trust and prevents frustration.
08:37 – The Power of Transparency.
David explains how letting people know how a decision will be made prevents resentment and ensures everyone contributes the right kind of input.
11:08 – Cascading Unpopular Decisions.
When your team disagrees with a final call, learn how to communicate the “why” with empathy and clarity—so your credibility and influence stay intact.
13:40 – The Payoff of Decision Discipline.
By applying these three disciplines—clarify type, invite wisely, and define ownership—you’ll make better decisions, move faster, and strengthen your team’s confidence in the process.
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