There are no wrong decisions. IT couldn't be said any better as Jack addressed Liz Lemon in last night's re-run. This is the episode where Jack is told he is the new CEO, Liz learns about getting 'business drunk' while being introduced into the executive circle.
The highlight of the episode for me was when, while sitting at the executive table, Jack and his leadership team are discussing whether or not to spend millions in research for a new microwave button. When Liz blurts out that she likes the old button, Jack immediately turns the phrase 'button classic, I like it' and everyone is in agreement.
Liz asks Jack what will happen if she is wrong, Jack whispers "there are no wrong decisions".
The reason, of course, is that the leaders determine the rules by which success is defined. In a mind numbing corporate world void of true innovation, he who defines success, is successful...by, um, definition.
Fast forward to you, in your cubicle, or office, or Burger King, or wherever you have ended up working. Look for opportunities to define success. Is success a new button on the microwave or the savings from skipping the research? You deicide. The more you work on managing your outcomes as meeting your goals, the more successful you will be in the eyes of leadership.
Button Classic. Success!
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