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December's Focus
Judgment
The ability to see clearly, think deeply, and decide wisely — integrating facts, context, and intuition to choose the best path forward, even amid uncertainty.
What It Means
The capacity to draw on relevant information to make wise and timely decisions.
Character in Action
Someone with strong Judgment…
- Makes good decisions in a timely manner
- Considers context when making decisions
- Is flexible with new information
- Identifies the best way to proceed in unique situations
- Sees into the essence of challenging issues
- Reasons effectively through uncertainty
The Spectrum of Judgment
| − Vice | Virtue | + Vice |
|---|---|---|
| Stagnant | Adaptable | Overly malleable |
| Lacking logic | Analytical | Over-analyzing |
| Simplistic | Cognitively Complex | Complicating |
| Lazy thinking | Critical Thinker | Overly critical |
| Indecisive | Decisive | Impulsive |
| Lacking instinct | Intuitive | Lacking reason |
| Ignorant | Insightful | Cunning |
| Unrealistic | Pragmatic | Overly practical |
| Oblivious | Situationally Aware | Over valuing situations |
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