Expert decision making

The Mental Breakdown - Edition #39

Happy Friday. It has been hot in SF all this past week, so I had to treat myself to some cookies & cream from the Mitchell’s Ice Cream truck. I hope you’ll treat yourself to something this weekend too!

Now, on to today’s tips…

From the Coaches

Keith Corbin examines the differences between how novices and experts make decisions in companies and why that matters in How Experts Make Decisions.

Courtney Harrison recalls a dinner party where she was the victim of unconscious bias and reminds us that this problem affects all of us, including our clients, in Unconscious Bias.

Rachel Hamlin meditates on the nature of success and what your clients need to confront if they’re going to actually enjoy their lives in What You Sacrifice For True Success.

Lee J. Colan asks a series of questions that can help leaders think about whether they’ve created an ideal environment for their teams to do their best work in 4 Factors for Sustainable Work Arrangements.

Sean Byrnes helps leaders understand what side of a thin line they’re on in Confidence vs. Arrogance.

Peter Dudley explains how hidden structural bias could be holding your clients back from achieving their goals in Structural bias at the buffet.

From the Operators & Investors

Pratik Thakker speaks with Lisa Raz at Spike about the challenges of leading a remote-first company in Through the Leader's Lens: Interview with Pratik Thakker, CEO & Founder of INSIDEA.

Sam Polk talks about money, addiction, and learning to appreciate what you have in For the Love of Money.

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