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? Video: “Should You Be Worried About the New COVID Strains?” Podcast: “Should You... Read more
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. Video: “Your Friends Influence Your Shopping Decisions More Than You Think” Podcast: “Your Friends... Read more
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 Show, which describes the 3 key empathy-based methods to uncover the truth about your stakeholders. Video: “3 Key Empathy-Based Methods to Uncover the Truth About Your Stakeholders” Podcast: “3 Key... Read more
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 Show, which describes the 8 powerful questions you need to ask before stakeholder engagement. Video: “8 Powerful Questions You Need to Ask Before Stakeholder Engagement” Podcast: “8 Powerful Questions You Need to Ask Before Stakeholder Engagement” Links Mentioned in Videocast and... Read more
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. Video: “Build Strong Stakeholder Relationships Through These Three Social Intelligence Methods” Podcast: “Build Strong Stakeholder Relationships Through These Three Social Intelligence Methods” ... Read more
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. Video: “Are You Feeling COVID Anxiety?” Podcast: “Are You Feeling COVID Anxiety?” Links Mentioned in Videocast and Podcast Here’s the article: Are You Feeling COVID Anxiety? The book Resilience: Adapt and... Read more
The news headlines about mutated COVID strains originating in the UK, South Africa, and elsewhere have spread anxiety about the implications for organizations and individuals alike. Recently identified in the US, these strains likely arrived here by mid-November, with hundreds of probable cases by now. Yet should you be truly worried and change your plans? The media, experts, and officials have focused on concerns about vaccine effectiveness. While some legitimate concerns exist that our vaccines might be 10-20% less... Read more
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. Video: “What Are You Paying Attention to During This Pandemic?” Podcast: “What Are You Paying Attention to During This Pandemic?” Links Mentioned in Videocast and Podcast Here’s the article... Read more
Do you find yourself increasingly upset whenever you take in news regarding COVID-19, especially the recent third wave? Do you often ask yourself — whenever you get a glimpse of your friends’ relatively productive lives through social media posts — if you’re the only one who isn’t flourishing throughout this pandemic? If you’ve been feeling extra stressed out or worried lately, it’s not uncommon. Many other people are also feeling this way. If you enjoy video, here’s... Read more
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 Show, which describes how to avoid anchoring your business to the wrong data. Video: “Are You Anchoring Your Business to the Wrong Data?” Podcast: “Are You Anchoring Your Business to the Wrong Data?” Links... Read more
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