In today's conversation Judith Germain speaks to Mark Nesbitt and Thomas Lebor from New Leaf on leader's decision making. Mark and Thomas introduce themselves as long-time business partners who have started and run several companies together over the past 24 years.  They discuss their previous ventures, including Urban Chill (a massage company) and Urban Leaf (a fundraising company), and how they are now focused on their latest business, New Leaf, which helps other business owners scale their companies effectively. Key Takeaways Leaders should make decisions aligned with the company's vision, mission and values, considering long-term impact Managers focus on how decisions impact their team/direct reports Understanding team members' decision-making styles (e.g. via Myers-Briggs) helps make better inclusive decisions Having a framework/process for major decisions ensures all perspectives are considered For time-sensitive decisions, empower the right person to make the call quickly when needed In this conversation the group discusses the key differences between how leaders and managers make decisions. Mark and Thomas explain the decision-making protocol they have developed based on their different personality types and decision-making styles.  Mark and Thomas are on a mission to empower values led and purpose driven leaders to scale their business effectively and create the life they want. Over 40 years combined experience of starting, scaling and leading businesses, has led them to develop frameworks of practical wisdom; clear principles that can be applied in the real world, resulting in high performance teams and cultures. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.  Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com The Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.