When the need arises - and it does - you must be able to shoot your own dog. Don't farm it out - that doesn't make it nicer, it makes it worse.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When necessary, you must make hard decisions personally rather than delegating them, as outsourcing makes it worse.
- In plain terms
- Make hard choices yourself when needed.
- What can you take from it?
- Take responsibility for difficult decisions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What tough choices do you avoid?
- Who decides for you?
Another view
Sometimes delegation is necessary for safety or legality.
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