Only executives make decisions. Indeed, to be expected—by virtue of position or knowledge—to make decisions that have significant impact on the entire organization, its performance, and results defines the executive.
Keep in mind that even if you're an individual contributor, your decisions still affect others. No, maybe not the entire organization, but it will nevertheless impact others directly. The only difference between you and the CEO is that his decisions have a wider scope. The process is exactly the same.
