Define Strategic Goals

So Esau swore an oath, thereby selling all his rights as the firstborn to his brother, Jacob. Genesis 25:33

If this isn’t the ultimate example of desperation judgment, I don’t know what is. Esau was on the verge of inheriting a huge fortune when he traded it away for a bowl of soup.

Decisions made in the heat of urgency are usually flawed.

As a leader, you need perspective on long-term solutions. The first line of defense against selling your future for a bowl of soup is to have well-defined strategic goals.

Understand where you are heading and what it takes to get there.

Having a good picture of the future can help you visualize the potential damage that desperate short-term decisions will cause.

Are you a classic problem solver? Find someone on your team whose clock runs much slower than yours. Use this person as a sounding board when urgent situations land on your desk.