Decisions and Desire
When we are fused with our ego, we are driven to make decisions informed by external factors—what others will think or what outcomes can be achieved. In the Impulsive-Red perspective, a good decision is the one that gets me what I want. In Conformist-Amber, we hold decisions up to the light of conformity to social norms. Decisions beyond what one’s
... See moreFrederic Laloux • Reinventing Organizations: A Guide to Creating Organizations Inspired by the Next Stage of Human Consciousness
Very few of us are equipped with a balanced, holistic approach to integrate many signals in our decision-making, particularly under pressure.
Anne-Laure Le Cunff • Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World
It’s tempting to think we make decisions based on facts, data, and logic. However, neuroscience research validates that we make decisions through our emotions.
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These emotional bookends, however, can be your secret weapon in making better decisions. The process is as simple as taking the time to identify 1) the emotions you feel as you face your decision, and 2) the emotions you want to feel as you’re looking at your decision in the rearview mirror. What do you see? How is your life better for a satisfying
... See moreCheryl Strauss Einhorn • Emotions Aren’t the Enemy of Good Decision-Making
short-term thinking is hardwired into our system; we are built to respond to what is immediate and to seek out instant gratification. For our early human ancestors, it paid to notice what was potentially dangerous in the environment or what offered an opportunity for food. The human brain as it evolved was designed not to examine the full picture a
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