From chapter 6 of The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, John C. Maxwell points out that discernment is a vital quality of good leadership. It helps us to...1. Discover the Root Issue. Leaders in complex organizations never have time to gather enough information to get a complete picture about every difficult situation they encounter; therefore, they must rely on discernment. "Discernment enables a leader to see a partial picture, fill in the missing pieces intuitively, and find the real heart of a matter."
2. Enhance Your Problem-Solving. Effective problem-solving is more likely to take place when leaders can identify the root of the issue. If you work in your areas of strength, you will have a stronger intuition about what is at the root of problems.
3. Evaluate Your Options for Maximum Impact. Don't rely soley on intuition. Heed the advice of management consultant Robert Heller, "Never ignore a gut feeling, but never believe that it's enough."
4. Multiply Your Opportunities. Be willing to tap into your experience while following your instincts.
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