On this week’s podcast we hiked to a hilltop perspective—zooming out from the driver’s seat so you can lead with strategy, not scramble. But vision alone isn’t enough; you need a dashboard that tells you, at a glance, when to press the gas, change lanes, or pull over for maintenance.
Enter the Decision Dashboard—a three‑number snapshot you’ll check every Monday in under ten minutes. No analysis paralysis, just clear signals and immediate action.
Neuroscience gives us a gift: your working memory comfortably juggles about three or four data points before overwhelm kicks in. The same holds true for spiritual energy—scatter it too thin and clarity dissolves. By anchoring to three vital signs, you conserve focus, channel your energy, and keep decision‑making refreshingly simple.
A quick note before we dive in: the three signals below are examples—use them as inspiration, not prescription. Your business model may call for different gauges. If you’d like guidance selecting metrics that fit your unique flow, I’d love to help—visit my Services page and we’ll craft a dashboard tuned to you.
What it is: The number of outreach or follow-up messages you sent last week to potential or current clients.
Why it matters: A steady rhythm of connection keeps you top-of-mind and opens doors for more work or referrals.
Decision trigger: If the number is below target, plan three intentional follow-ups to rewarm connections or check in with leads who seemed interested but didn’t book.
What it is: The number of open spots across all offers or services.
Why it matters: Knowing how much capacity you have available keeps you from overpromising or under-marketing.
Decision trigger:
- Less than 2 spots open: Consider raising rates, bundling services, or creating a waitlist.
- More than 4 spots open: Highlight availability in your content or offer a time-limited incentive.
What it is: The number of pieces of content scheduled, drafted, or outlined for the upcoming week.
Why it matters: Content fuels visibility and nurtures your audience, but without a pulse on what’s ready, you might find yourself scrambling.
Decision trigger:
- Pipeline empty: Dedicate 30 minutes to brainstorming three quick content ideas based on recent client conversations.
- Pipeline full: Reallocate energy to outreach or service delivery.
Total time: < 10 minutes. Spiritual relief: priceless.
Ready to set up your gauges? Make a copy of the Decision Dashboard Template and make it your own. It includes step‑by‑step instructions on a second tab, so the ritual is baked right in. It’s pre-filled with the example metrics above. Replace the 3 metrics with those that make sense for your business.
Pop in your earbuds, cue up the episode How to Think Like a CEO (Before You Feel Ready), and let the hilltop perspective guide you while you enter your first numbers. Momentum loves companionship.
Staring at your spreadsheet wondering which numbers truly matter? Book a strategy intensive through my Services page and we’ll map a custom Decision Dashboard in real time.
Clarity isn’t a magic bolt from the sky. It’s a practice of checking your gauges, honouring your capacity, and steering with intention. Three numbers, ten minutes—then back to the mission that moves souls.
You’ve got this. See you on the hilltop next Monday.
