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Leadership requires vision, strategy, and planning - but when planning turns into endless overthinking, it becomes a roadblock. How often do you find yourself stuck in analysis, going over the same options, fearing a wrong move?
Bruce Lee’s words remind us: “If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.”
Overthinking doesn’t lead to better decisions - it leads to indecision. And indecision creates hesitation, missed opportunities, and a team that lacks direction.
So, what does informed action look like?
• Trusting your knowledge and experience- -understanding that no decision is ever made with complete certainty. Believing that you are good enough
• Recognizing when fear is holding you back - stepping beyond the need for perfection and allowing progress. Recognising the limiting stories you tell yourself
• Being adaptable - knowing that every decision brings learning and growth, not just an outcome. Change is not a failure, it is only a different option
• Leading with clarity - providing your team with direction, confidence, and momentum. Knowing your vision and having confidence to create that within your team.
It’s not about rushing decisions - it’s about moving forward with awareness. The most impactful leaders aren’t the ones who avoid mistakes; they’re the ones who make decisions, learn from them, and keep growing.
What’s one step you can take today toward decisive leadership?
Always remember to be kind to yourself.
Sue Leppan is a life, transformation and holistic wellness coach based in Sandbaai, Hermanus. Providing therapy for a range of challenges, Sue specialises in targeting and dealing with emotional trauma, self-doubt, depression, stagnation and self-centring. Whether you need help with personal issues ...
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