How to Survive and Thrive During the Post-Pandemic Recovery (Video and Podcast)

Last updated on: May 20, 2021 at 7:15 am By Gleb Tsipursky

As we continue to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and adjust to the post-pandemic world, 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. Video: “How to Survive and Thrive During the Post-Pandemic Recovery” Podcast: “How to Survive and Thrive During the Post-Pandemic Recovery” Links Mentioned in Videocast and Podcast Here... Read more

Why Do Smart People Deny Serious Risks (and What to Do About It) (Video and Podcast)

Last updated on: May 13, 2021 at 7:07 am By Gleb Tsipursky

When dealing with smart people who deny serious risks, focus on their emotions, help them acknowledge reality, and 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. Video: “Why Do Smart People Deny Serious Risks (and What to Do About It)” Podcast: “Why Do Smart People Deny Serious Risks (and What to... Read more

How Not to Let Cognitive Biases Control Us When Dealing with COVID (Video and Podcast)

Last updated on: May 11, 2021 at 10:44 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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 COVID. Video: “How Not to Let Cognitive Biases Control Us When Dealing with COVID” ... Read more

How to Defeat Work-From-Home Burnout and Zoom Fatigue (Video and Podcast)

Last updated on: May 5, 2021 at 12:35 pm By Gleb Tsipursky

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. Video: “How to Defeat Work-From-Home Burnout and Zoom Fatigue” Podcast: “How to Defeat Work-From-Home Burnout and Zoom Fatigue” Links Mentioned in Videocast and... Read more

Work-From-Home Burnout and Zoom Fatigue is a Lot More Complex Than You Think (Video and Podcast)

Last updated on: May 10, 2021 at 5:29 pm By Gleb Tsipursky

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 think. Video: “Work-From-Home Burnout and Zoom Fatigue is a Lot More Complex Than You... Read more

Why Do Smart People Deny Serious Risks (and What to Do About It)

Last updated on: April 28, 2021 at 7:12 am By Gleb Tsipursky

When a threat seems clear to you, it’s hard to believe others will deny it. Yet smart people deny serious risks, even obvious ones, all the time. A case in point example comes from my experience helping a mid-size regional insurance company conduct a strategic pivot to thrive in the post-COVID world in January 2021. While doing a pivoting audit, I observed the underwriting department failing to address serious long-term risks for a number of industries resulting from the shifts... Read more

Work-From-Home Burnout and Zoom Fatigue is a Lot More Complex Than You Think

Last updated on: April 15, 2021 at 3:28 pm By Gleb Tsipursky

Have you or your employees been feeling work-from-home burnout and Zoom fatigue these past months despite the supposed convenience of working from home and using videoconferences to meet? If you enjoy video, here’s a videocast based on this blog: And if you like audio, here’s a podcast based on the blog: Or simply read onward! Do you find yourself increasingly stressed and tired out even though you no longer have to deal with a commute and other chores associated... Read more

How to Do a Strategic Pivot to Address COVID (Video and Podcast)

Last updated on: March 17, 2021 at 7:44 am By Gleb Tsipursky

A strategic pivot will enable your company to survive and thrive during the COVID pandemic and in the post-COVID world. 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 COVID and the post-COVID world. Video: “How to Do a Strategic... Read more

The Secret of Getting Optimistic and Pessimistic Employees to Collaborate Effectively (Video and Podcast)

Last updated on: March 10, 2021 at 12:05 pm By Gleb Tsipursky

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 optimistic and pessimistic employees to collaborate effectively. Video: “The Secret of Getting Optimistic and Pessimistic Employees to... Read more

The Dangers of Mental Health Challenges for Startup Founders (Video and Podcast)

Last updated on: March 3, 2021 at 8:10 am By Gleb Tsipursky

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. Video: “The Dangers of Mental Health Challenges for Startup Founders” Podcast: “The Dangers of Mental Health Challenges for Startup Founders” ... Read more