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📜 Summary

In this episode of Leadership Beyond the Title, TaSheena Braxton explores the complexities of decision-making within teams, emphasizing that the root issues often lie in identity, trust, and power dynamics rather than merely in frameworks or processes. She discusses the importance of understanding the psychological safety of team environments and how biases can affect decision-making authority. TaSheena encourages leaders to reflect on their assumptions about decision-making and to foster a culture of learning and trust to enhance team effectiveness.

💎 Gems

• Embracing change is crucial for personal identity.
• Teams often struggle with decision-making processes.
• Frameworks alone won't solve decision-making issues.
• Identity plays a significant role in decision-making.
• Power dynamics affect who gets to make decisions.
• Trust in oneself is essential for effective leadership.
• Psychological safety is vital for team discussions.
• Auditing assumptions can reveal biases in decision-making.
• Clarity and equity should guide decision-making processes.

📖 Chapters

00:00 Redefining Leadership Beyond Titles
01:39 Embracing Change and Identity
02:38 The Need for Decision-Making Frameworks
04:58 Identity and Decision-Making Dynamics
10:30 Scarcity Mindset in Decision-Making
12:54 Team Identity and Decision-Making Authority
14:42 Trust and Learning in Decision-Making
17:32 Power Dynamics and Trust in Teams
20:53 Auditing Assumptions in Decision-Making
23:41 Psychological Safety and Feedback
25:05 Moving Beyond Frameworks to Clarity

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