Decisive

1. Having the power to decide; conclusive.
2. Characterized by decision and firmness; resolute.
3. Beyond doubt; unmistakable: a decisive defeat.

It’s good to be decisive.  It is also good to be careful.  If decisive is a word to describe you, how do you manage that within a partnership?

In many a pairing one person is more decisive than the other.  This can leave the less decisive person feeling railroaded or left out depending on how dominantly the more decisive party behaves.

If you are a naturally decisive person, watch to make sure you do not act too hastily when making your decisions. Careless and decisive are not a good pairing.

If you are naturally indecisive you can work on these things to improve:

• Try not to “over-think” minor decisions.
• Try to set a time-table in which to make your decision.
• Be kind to yourself.  Don’t bully a decision, give yourself room to sleep on it, but if you find you are procrastinating, keep that in check also.
• Try making a Decision Tree

If you aren’t the only one effected by the decision, implore the other parties as to their opinions and comments.  But be careful with this one if the other person is a dominant personality.  Where to hold your wedding reception, for example, may be a decision to make with your fiancé or family.  What to wear on your wedding day, if you are the bride, is a decision you should make for yourself.

As a business owner, the location of your business is a good decision to make with your partner.  If you divide up the realms of the business and your strengths are buying product and your partner’s strength is doing paperwork, your gut is probably your best resource for your buying decisions.