{"product_id":"decide-isbn-9781118554388","title":"Decide","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow to make better decisions and achieve your goals\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhat shapes a person's career and life, and defines them as a leader? Their decisions. We all want to be more productive and deliver our best results. But doing this effectively—and consistently over time—is a significant challenge. Managing it all is hard, and leading in today's hyper-paced world is even harder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe good news is that leadership expert Steve McClatchy makes it easier. In \u003ci\u003eDecide\u003c\/i\u003e, McClatchy—who works with Fortune 1000 people every day to help them achieve outstanding levels of performance—shows you how to cut through the complexities and excuses to start realizing real gains simply by changing one thing: the way you make decisions. With McClatchy's help, you can quickly begin to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse the time you have each day to move your business and your life forward\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake decisions that yield better results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWaste less time, reduce stress and regain balance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgain and again, McClatchy has helped people learn for themselves how great decision-making habits yield a lifetime of accomplishments. Follow McClatchy's no-nonsense and practical approach, and you'll soon manage—and even lead—at your highest level of personal performance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Two Forms of Human Motivation: Gain and Prevent Pain 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevent Pain: I Have to Do It! 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo I Really Have To? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttributes of a Gain Task 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement versus Leadership 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe One and Only Exercise I Will Ask You to Do in This Book . . . Brainstorm! 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 It’s All up to You: Avoid Burnout and Create Balance 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo Why Take on Gain? 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Paradox of Balance 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGain Is the Answer to the Balance Crisis 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGain and Prevent Pain Must Work Together 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Prioritizing Tasks in Relation to Results 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA New Way to Prioritize 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Is Prioritizing Important? 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus on Results 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurvival Instincts 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Down Gain: Creation versus Consumption 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Energy and Motivation: Decide How You Will Get Yours 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Can Your Brain Do for You? 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy from Desire: Creation and Consumption 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy from Fear: Procrastination 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Final Judgment on Procrastination 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 What Understanding the Value of Time Can Do for Your Life 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of a Minute 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Where Our Time Goes 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Better Decisions about Your Time 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Accomplish Gain by Getting Your Goals on Your Calendar 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Does This Work? 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Your Goals on Your Calendar: The First Steps 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeed Some Examples? 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeap of Faith 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Squeeze It In 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Monthly, Weekly, and Daily Planning 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo Time to Plan? 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits of a 5-Minute Plan 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake It a Habit 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Managing Interruptions 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStick to the Work Involved 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteer It Back by Interrupting Yourself 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet Expectations 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecover and Get Back to Work! 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork Interruptions into and out of Your Schedule 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReturn the Favor 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 How to Manage It All: Time Management Implementation 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Your Information Resources 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Get Organized? 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecide and Commit 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Keys to Using a Time Management System Effectively 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Your System Needs to Do 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTask Management System: To-Do Lists 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalendar 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey Work Together 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing on Time versus Being Late 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Management: Contacts and Notes 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouch It Once 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Take Action 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Your Decisions 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecisions Are Like Rules 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Decisions Determine Who You Are 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo You Make Leadership Decisions? 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s Not a Competition 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Your Identity as a Leader 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Just Think about It. Do It! 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Work Too Hard Not to Get the Great Results You Deserve 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout Alleer Training and Consulting’s Work with Clients 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEVE McCLATCHY \u003c\/b\u003eis an international speaker, trainer, consultant, writer, and entrepreneur who has spoken before thousands of audiences who have been delighted with his entertaining style and powerful stories. He leaves each and every participant with a wealth of knowledge delivered in a fun and interactive fashion. Steve founded Alleer Training and Consulting out of his passion for adult learning and for the field of training and development. He has worked in sales, sales management, training, and consulting for such organizations as The Pillsbury Company, Broderbund Software, and Forte Systems. To learn more, visit www.SteveMcClatchy.com\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eWhat shapes a person's career and life, and defines them as a leader? Their decisions. We all want to be more productive and deliver our best results. But doing this effectively—and consistently over time—is a significant challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDecide\u003c\/i\u003e, author Steve McClatchy—who works with Fortune 1000 people every day to help them achieve outstanding levels of performance—shows you how to cut through the complexities and excuses to start realizing real gains simply by changing one thing: the way you make decisions. \u003ci\u003eDecide\u003c\/i\u003e takes you on a journey that will ultimately lead you to changing three simple things: the way you prioritize, the way you plan, and the way you execute the plan. You will better understand how your current reality and quality of life is a direct result of the way you do these three simple things. You'll also learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake better decisions to get better results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet more done in less time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnd e-mail addiction and stay focused\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep a two-minute interruption to two minutes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse procrastination to your advantage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet organized so you spend less time looking for what you need\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlan in order to save time and reduce stress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDecide\u003c\/i\u003e cuts through all the excuses, justifications, and rationalizations for failing to achieve your goals. It offers a no-nonsense, practical, and enduring roadmap to manage decisions in a way that allows enough time for goals to be achieved. It also provides the skills, ideas, and strategies necessary to overcome the challenges and complexities involved with achieving goals. Discover how great decision-making habits can yield a lifetime of accomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDecide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Steve's approach is not only hugely engaging but its impact on motivation and productivity is immediate. His book is the next best thing to having Steve in the room. I highly recommend it!\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eChristina Harper Elgarresta\u003c\/b\u003e, Managing Director, Accenture\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDecide\u003c\/i\u003e delivers: If you're struggling to lead, not just manage, if you're frustrated that your very best results are just beyond reach, or if you're simply at war with your calendar, Steve McClatchy's new book is for you. \u003ci\u003eDecide\u003c\/i\u003e is a rare fresh take at some of the thorny problems that block our best work. But don't just take my word for it. Get your own copy, and you'll soon be ordering copies for your team as well.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eMarshall Goldsmith\u003c\/b\u003e, America's preeminent executive coach (\u003ci\u003eFast Company\u003c\/i\u003e magazine)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDecide\u003c\/i\u003e puts personal power squarely where it belongs: in your hands. Follow Steve's advice, and you'll immediately see benefits that will change the way you plan, spend your time, and engage with others. To change your trajectory and start leading in all aspects of your life, all you have to do is DECIDE.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eMary Davis Holt\u003c\/b\u003e, Leadership coach, speaker, and best-selling coauthor of \u003ci\u003eBreak Your Own Rules\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I have worked with Steve and I can say firsthand, his approach has had a profound impact on every level of our organization. His approach is deeply insightful and tremendously impactful. I highly recommend Steve, his approach, and this book!\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eLuc Robitaille\u003c\/b\u003e, President of Business Operations, Los Angeles Kings Hockey Club\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eDecide\u003c\/i\u003e, Steve McClatchy shows us that we can accomplish amazing things by aligning what we want to achieve with how we spend our time. Regardless of the industry or level of the reader, real benefits will be accomplished from Steve's advice—an immensely practical guide!\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eValerie Sutton\u003c\/b\u003e, Director of Career Services, Harvard Graduate School of Education\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"World-class leadership is about making inspired and enlightened choices. With fresh stories and advice, McClatchy drills down to this idea by recommending daily habits that leaders at every level can use to their immediate benefit. Decide is a very worthy read on a critical subject.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDouglas R. Conant\u003c\/b\u003e, Chairman of Avon Products, Founder of Conant Leadership, and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling leadership author, \u003ci\u003eTouchPoints\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Your success as a leader is as good as your decisions. McClatchy shows you how to make the decisions everyday that will keep your business and you moving forward.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Walker\u003c\/b\u003e, Vice President, Global Talent Management, Campbell's Soup Company\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If your intention is to gain from your life, and not just prevent the pain that often comes with it, then \u003ci\u003eDecide\u003c\/i\u003e is the book for you. Steve McClatchy reminds us that in order to achieve something of significance we have to focus on things that matter. His new book is full of the practical wisdom that will enable you to end burnout and bring balance to your life—and to find a path worthy of being followed. I absolutely recommend this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eJim Kouzes\u003c\/b\u003e, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Leadership Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e and Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Decide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Steve's approach is not only hugely engaging but its impact on motivation and productivity areis? immediate. His book is the next best thing to having Steve in the room. I highly recommend it!”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eChristina Harper Elgarresta, Managing Director, Accenture \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Decide delivers:  If you’re struggling to lead not just manage, if you’re frustrated that your? very best results are just beyond reach, or if you’re simply at war with your calendar, Steve McClatchy’s new book is for you.  Decide is a rare fresh take at some of the thorny problems that block our best work.  But don’t just take my word for it.  Get your own copy, and you’ll soon be ordering copies for your team as well.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eMarshall Goldsmith - America's preeminent executive coach (Fast Company magazine)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Decide puts personal power squarely where it belongs--in your hands.  Follow Steve’s advice, and you’ll immediately see benefits that will change the way you plan, spend your time, and engage with others.  To change your trajectory and start leading in all aspects of your life, all you have to do is DECIDE.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eMary Davis Holt Leadership coach, speaker and bestselling co-author of Break Your Own Rules\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I have worked with Steve and I can say firsthand, his approach has had a profound impact on every level of our organization.  His approach is deeply insightful and tremendously impactful. I highly recommend Steve, his approach and this book!”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eLuc Robataille, President of Business Operations, Los Angeles Kings Hockey Club\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In Decide, Steve McClatchy shows us  that we can accomplish amazing things by aligning what we want to achieve with how we spend our time.  Regardless of the industry or level of the reader, real benefits will be accomplished from Steve’s advice – an immensely practical guide!\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e—Valerie Sutton, Director of Career Services, Harvard Graduate School of Education\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“As the late Professor Randy Pausch said, ‘It's not how long you live, rather how well you live’  Decide shows how we can all live more meaningful, productive lives simply by practicing better decision-making.  I invite you--and your team--to start regaining control over your time and efforts by reading this important book.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eNavi Radjou Speaker, Advisor and Bestselling Author including Jugaad Innovation and From Smart To Wise\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"World-class leadership is about making inspired and enlightened choices.  With fresh stories and advice, McClatchy drills down to this idea by recommending daily habits that leaders at every level can use to their immediate benefit.  DECIDE is a very worthy read on a critical subject.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDouglas R. Conant, Chairman of Avon Products, Founder of Conant Leadership, and New York Times Bestselling Leadership Author, TouchPoints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Your success as a leader is as good as your decisions. 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I absolutely recommend this book.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eJim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge and Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989030125797,"sku":"NP9781118554388","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118554388.jpg?v=1761782509","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/decide-isbn-9781118554388","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}