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Emotions Aren’t the Enemy of Good Decision-Making
When I encounter a client who is confused about what is the best path to take and he is impatient with his indecision, I tell him that he needs to do more emotional research. Usually people who are on the fence about a decision make a pro and con list, either in their heads or on a piece of paper. This is an intellectual exercise that doesn’t help
... See moreDaniel Beaver • Love Yourself: The First Step to a Successful Relationship
It’s often easy to make a decision, but it can be much harder to get your team to invest emotionally in that decision.
Matt Mochary • The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building
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it’s hard to make good decisions during emotional upheaval, it’s also hard to make good decisions in the absence of emotion.
Michael J. Mauboussin • Think Twice: Harnessing the Power of Counterintuition
Summary.
From “I like to be efficient” to “I trust my gut” to “I can make a rational decision,” there are a number of deeply ingrained — and counterproductive — myths we tell ourselves about how we make decisions. Underlying these myths are three common and popular ideas that don’t serve us well: First, as busy people, we d
... See moreCheryl Strauss Einhorn • 11 Myths About Decision-Making
This advice may sound familiar; it lies at the heart of books like Blink and Gary Klein’s The Power of Intuition, which promise to help readers harness their gut feelings. But for executives taught to methodically frame problems, consider alternatives, collect data, weigh the options, and then decide, cultivating emotional self-awareness may seem l... See more
Gardiner Morse • Decisions and Desire
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Recognize that 1) the biggest threat to good decision making is harmful emotions, and 2) decision making is a two-step process (first learning and then deciding).
Ray Dalio • Principles: Life and Work
Recognize that 1) the biggest threat to good decision making is harmful emotions, and 2) decision making is a two-step process (first learning and then deciding).