Life is hard enough. But sometimes the decisions we make under pressure, fear, frustration, or stress can make an already difficult situation worse.

In this video, I share some of the experiences that changed how I handle difficult circumstances and make important decisions. I talk about why the state we're in matters, how fear can influence the decisions we make, and why learning to operate from a place of peace can help us see what's really happening before we decide what to do.

Making good decisions isn't just about having the right information. It's also about where you're making the decision from.

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One bad decision can do more than create consequences. It can cause us to lose confidence in our ability to make the next decision.

We start second-guessing ourselves, gathering more information, asking more people what they think, and trying to eliminate every possibility of getting it wrong again.

In this video, I talk about the difference between a bad decision and a bad outcome, how fear can influence future decisions, and why becoming a better decision-maker requires self-awareness, practice, and a reliable process.

Good decision-making means understanding the facts and risks while also considering your values, priorities, goals, consequences, and what may be influencing you internally.

There is a better way to make important decisions.

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Perfectionism doesn’t always look like perfectionism. Sometimes it looks like learning more, gathering more information, staying busy, or trying to make sure we know enough before we move forward.

But when the need to get it right keeps us from taking action, perfectionism can become procrastination.

In this conversation, we talk about recognizing that pattern, breaking overwhelming goals into smaller steps, and focusing on the next thing that makes sense. Progress builds confidence—and confidence makes it easier to keep moving forward.

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How do you stay optimistic when life gives you plenty of reasons not to be?

Optimism isn't about pretending everything is going well. It's about learning how to respond when things don't go the way you expected, taking responsibility for what you can control, and refusing to let circumstances determine how you experience your life.

In this video, I talk about developing mental toughness and emotional stability, moving from reacting to responding, changing what you focus on, and learning to look at what you're facing from a higher perspective.

Big decisions deserve a clear process.

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When you’re usually the person everyone goes to for answers, where do you go when you don’t have them?

I’ve spent decades in positions where other people depended on me for guidance, solutions, and decisions. One of the things I learned is that good leadership isn’t about knowing everything. It’s knowing how to find the answers, having people you can process with, and being willing to recognize what you don’t know.

In this video, I talk about accountability, assumptions, decision-making, and why even experienced leaders need somewhere to go when they’re facing decisions that could affect their finances, relationships, health and well-being.

Good decision-making is a skill—and leaders need it too.

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Sometimes life gets so full that even a good schedule isn't enough.

Responsibilities change. Unexpected things need our attention. We don't get enough sleep. Something that matters takes longer than expected. And suddenly we're trying to keep up with everything while running on less energy and a divided mind.

That's real life.

In this video, I'm sitting on my porch instead of in my office because I realized I needed a day—a day to rest, clear my head, take care of some personal things, and reassess what is taking my time, energy, and resources.

I talk about periodically looking at your life and asking:

What needs to be refined?
What needs to be removed?
What needs to be delegated?
What needs to be reset?

And when something important is draining you, instead of immediately deciding you can't do it, asking a different question: How can I do this without it draining me and taking up all my time and energy?

You don't have to have everything perfectly together to have something valuable to offer.

I'd like to hear from you: What is one area of your life right now that feels overwhelming—something you wish you could take off your plate or do without the stress you're experiencing?

Leave it in the comments. I'll respond.

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How often do we decide we can’t do something simply because we don’t know how?

In this live demonstration, I’m putting together two lamps for my office—something I’ve never done before and something that came with less-than-helpful instructions.

But the lamps aren’t really the point.

This is a practical demonstration of how we approach decisions and problems. We can focus on what we don’t know, what we don’t have, or what might go wrong—or we can start with what we know, assess what’s in front of us, and work through it one step at a time.

You don’t always need to know exactly how something is going to work before you begin. Sometimes you start, evaluate what happens, make adjustments, learn as you go, and get help when you need it.

That same process applies to much bigger decisions in business and life.

Strategic Decision Processing™ with Lori Lynn Greene
Confident decision-making without risking your finances, relationships, or health & well-being.

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Sometimes we think we’re making one decision when we’re actually making several decisions at the same time.

That can happen with a job, business opportunity, investment, relationship, move, major purchase, or any new responsibility.

Instead of simply asking whether something is good or bad, look at what each option actually requires.

One of the questions I ask my clients is: What is this really going to require?

Not what do I hope it requires. What will it actually require?

Because when we make decisions based on the best-case scenario, we can end up agreeing to something very different from what we expected.

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What does respect really mean?

We often confuse respect with agreement—as though respecting someone means we can’t question them, challenge their thinking, or tell them when we believe they’re wrong.

But disagreement and disrespect are not the same thing.

In this video, I talk about the difference between respectful dissent and contempt, why respect has to work in both directions, and how the way we treat people contributes to the culture around us.

I also explore something we don’t talk about nearly enough: how honor affects what we’re able to receive from leaders, mentors, teachers, and others who have something valuable to contribute to our lives.

Respect doesn’t require silence. It doesn’t mean someone is always right. And it doesn’t mean we can’t challenge an idea or address a problem.

The real question is: How do we treat people when we disagree?

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Good decisions depend on understanding what is really happening. That becomes difficult when stress, fear, anxiety, anger, distractions, or misunderstandings interfere with communication.

In this video, I explain how active listening, body language, thoughtful questions, healthy assertiveness, and knowing when to pause a conversation can help people communicate more clearly. I also discuss why listening is not the same as waiting for your turn to talk and why trying to be right can prevent people from finding the truth.

Effective communication helps us understand different perspectives, recognize blind spots, de-escalate difficult situations, and gather the information needed to make better decisions.

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