Wise Decision Maker Show

Our assumptions about what others want are often incorrect due to the cognitive bias called the false consensus effect. Extensive research shows that most employees place a premium on telework and work-life quality after the pandemic. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes what employees want when they return to the office. This article fo...

To cope with depression in the post-pandemic recovery, find new ways of fulfilling your needs for exploration, love, and meaning and purpose. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how to cope with depression in the post-pandemic recovery This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/how-to-cope-with-d...

As we continue to gradually emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and adjust to the new abnormal, it's important to identify and meet your basic needs. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how to survive and thrive during the post-pandemic recovery. This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/how-can-y...

When dealing with smart people who deny serious risks, focus on their emotions, help them acknowledge reality, then positively reinforce their acceptance of risks. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes why smart people deny serious risks and what to do about it. This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexper...

Protect yourself from poor COVID-related decisions by being aware of cognitive biases - particularly the normalcy bias, attentional bias, and planning fallacy - and making strategic plans that can prevent your gut reactions from taking over. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how not to let cognitive biases control us when dealing with...

Protect your organization from the disastrous effects of work-from-home burnout and Zoom fatigue by a strategic shift toward virtual work being the new normal rather than an emergency measure. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how to defeat work-from-home burnout and zoom fatigue. This article forms the basis for this episode: https:/...

Work-from-home burnout in the pandemic can lead to serious mental health issues and lost productivity. Leaders can help their team members by identifying the root causes and making a strategic shift to a virtual work culture. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes why work-from-home burnout and zoom fatigue are a lot more complex than you...

A strategic pivot will enable your company to survive and thrive during the COVID pandemic. Start by challenging assumptions about your internal and external business model. Then, revise your strategy and determine next steps to operationalize these changes. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how to do a strategic pivot to address COVI...

Startup founders can defeat mental health challenges and avoid burnout by paying attention to their mental health, seeking help, and standing up to pressure from major investors and Board members. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes the dangers of mental health challenges for startup founders. This article forms the basis for this episo...

We greatly underestimate the dangers of the new COVID strains due to cognitive biases such as normalcy bias, hyperbolic discounting, and planning fallacy. We need to change our plans drastically to adapt to the new reality. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which answers the question: Should You Be Worried About the New COVID Strains? This article fo...

Form lasting connections to stakeholders and help them feel understood by using the three social intelligence methods of empathetic listening, echoing and mirroring, and building rapport. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how to build strong stakeholder relationships using 3 social intelligence methods. This article forms the basis fo...

Deal with COVID anxiety and stress immediately by addressing your fundamental needs of safety, connection to others, and self-esteem. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes what to do if you are feeling COVID anxiety. This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/are-you-feeling-covid-anxiety/ Make sur...

Defend your organization from disastrous leadership decisions by paying attention to what’s important during this pandemic. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how to make sure that you are paying attention to what matters during this pandemic. This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/what-are-...

Anchoring keeps you shackled to initial information and keeps you from moving forward. Make the best decisions to propel your company by breaking free from this mental blindspot. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Guide, which describes how to avoid anchoring your business to the wrong data. This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravo...

Maximize the value that pessimists and optimists bring to your enterprise by helping them work together well. Optimists should generate half-baked ideas and give them to the pessimists, who would select the most viable notions and finish baking them into full-fledged plans. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes the secret of getting optim...

You can protect yourself from misinformation by considering alternative interpretations, being suspicious of repetition, and taking the Pro-Truth Pledge. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which discusses defending yourself from misinformation via neuroscience. This article forms the basis for this episode: http://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/defendin...

You can protect your work and life from the significant possibility of an election disaster by treating preparation for this likelihood as insurance. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how to manage election disaster risk. This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/how-to-manage-election-disaste...

The people close to you influence your spending choices more than you think. To make wiser shopping decisions, be aware of how your choices are influenced and commit to only purchasing things for their practical value. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes why your friends influence your shopping decisions more than you think. This articl...

Using the three social intelligence methods during a stakeholder meeting will help you learn the truth about your stakeholders’ needs, which will empower you to solve their problems and foster stronger relationships with them. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Guide, which describes the 3 key empathy-based methods to uncover the truth about your stakeholde...

You can survive and thrive in the new abnormal of the pandemic by identifying and addressing fundamental needs of your household: safety, connection, and self-esteem. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how your household can survive and thrive during this pandemic. This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanc...

Asking the 8 Powerful Questions during a pre-engagement stakeholder assessment will lead to better engagement and stronger relationships with your stakeholders. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Guide, which describes the 8 powerful questions you need to ask before stakeholder engagement. This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoid...

Changing jobs or industries during this pandemic is not only possible, but might be critically important for achieving your career potential. Use the best decision-making steps so that you and your career can thrive, not just survive. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Guide, which describes the 8 steps to protect your career during the COVID-19 pandemic. T...

To address unconscious bias requires understanding what it is and where and how you might fall into it. Just as importantly, it requires developing a series of healthy mental habits that prevent you from falling for unconscious bias. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Guide, which talks about what is unconscious bias and how you can defeat it. This article...

Learn more and order book at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/adapt/ "Resilience: Adapt and Plan for the New Abnormal of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic" Written by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky Published by Changemakers Books in May 2020 BOOK DESCRIPTION COVID-19 has demonstrated clearly that businesses, nonprofits, individuals, and governments are terrible at dealing effectively with large-scale disa...

In order for your company to survive and thrive in the new abnormal of the pandemic, you need to protect against mental blindspots such as the normalcy bias. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Guide, which describes how to avoid the trap of getting back to normal in the pandemic. This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexpert...