3 Things I Ask Myself When Making Tough Decisions

3 Things I Ask Myself When Making Tough Decisions Ive had to make some tough decisions in my career. For example, should we institute a big lay-off in 2010, or double-down by hiring more trainees? (More trainees.) Should I fight my boss to return client funds, lost in poorly constructed products in the 2008 downturn? (I did, and lost my job over it.) After that, should I return to big geschftlicher umgang or start my own business? (Ive started1) What is my stomach telling me? Over the years, Ive found that my stomach tends to figure things out before my head does. Sometimes well before my head does.Stomach hurting on Sunday night? Youre getting a message. Head aching in meetings about a strategic shift? Same. Once my stomach starts to hurt, I know something is off its up to me then to figure out whats wrong, and what action to take.2) What would the person-I-want-to-be do? For you, maybe the person-you-want-to-be is your role model. A person you looked up to at school, perhaps one wh o acted with kindness or integrity. Maybe its your parent or grandparent, or a coach. Maybe its someone you want to make proud. Or maybe its the person youre on your way to becoming, or a better version of yourself.I always ask myself What would he/she do?3) What would the person-I-want-my-children-to-believe-I-am do? Ive written before about Why You Should Work as Though Your Kids are Watching. If you have to explain this decision to them, what are they going to think? What is that dinner conversation going to be? If they were able to Google you or Google this choice and its impact what will their reaction be?This article previously appeared onLinkedIn.Fairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer