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In this conversation with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, the discussion examines what happens to judgment and critical thinking as AI becomes embedded in daily decision-making. Drawing on her background as an investigative journalist at Barron's, Einhorn explains how questioning assumptions and searching for disconfirming evidence shaped the development of her AREA Method for decision-making. She argues that AI should not be treated as an authority, but as a tool that requires active scrutiny and human judgment. Several points throughout the discussion: Use AI to challenge assumptions, not simply confirm them Ask for opposing viewpoints and missing evidence when using AI Verify citations and sources carefully, as hallucinations remain common Build expertise deeply enough to recognize flawed outputs Clarify the problem and your priorities before using the tool Treat discomfort in decision-making as part of serious thinking, not something to avoid The conversation also explores the growing risk of overreliance on AI, particularly among professionals who may begin outsourcing too much of their reasoning process. Einhorn argues that decision-making, contextual judgment, stakeholder awareness, and critical thinking will become more valuable as AI systems grow more capable. At its core, the episode is less about technology than about preserving independent thought. The central question is not whether AI will become more powerful, but whether people will continue exercising the skills required to think clearly, question effectively, and make decisions with conviction. Get Cheryl's book, The Human Edge, here: https://tinyurl.com/3h6k5wre Claim your free gift: Free gift #1 McKinsey & BCG winning resume www.FIRMSconsulting.com/resumePDF Free gift #2 Breakthrough Decisions Guide with 25 AI Prompts www.FIRMSconsulting.com/decisions Free gift #3 Five Reasons Why People Ignore Somebody www.FIRMSconsulting.com/owntheroom Free gift #4 Access episode 1 from Build a Consulting Firm, Level 1 www.FIRMSconsulting.com/build Free gift #5 The Overall Approach used in well-managed strategy studies www.FIRMSconsulting.com/OverallApproach Free gift #6 Get a copy of Nine Leaders in Action, a book we co-authored with some of our clients: www.FIRMSconsulting.com/gift

Cheryl Strauss Einhorn has spent years helping executives, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams avoid costly mistakes and make smarter, more confident choices. A former financial journalist turned decision-science strategist, she developed the widely used AREA Method — a structured framework designed to help leaders challenge assumptions, reduce cognitive bias, and improve judgment in high-stakes situations. As Cheryl explains, while "gut instinct" has a legitimate place in business, too many leaders rely on it rather than grounding their choices in evidence, real-world testing, stakeholder input, and rigorous analysis. Her newly published book, The Human Edge: Smarter Decisions in the Age of AI, explores how entrepreneurs and executives can leverage AI as a decision-support tool without surrendering their own judgment to the machine. This conversation offers practical insights for anyone who wants to think more clearly, lead more effectively, and make better decisions in an increasingly AI-driven world.  Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. [Be sure to pick up your copy of All You Can Eat Business Wisdom: Second Helpings, the new Monday Morning Radio anthology featuring 21 world-class thinkers and leaders.] Photo: Cheryl Strauss Einhorn,  Decisive AREA MethodPosted: May 18, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 45:00 Episode: 14.46 CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO CHERYL STRAUSS EINHORN'S FIRST APPEARANCE ON MONDAY MORNING RADIO: When the Stakes Are High and the Choices Difficult, Here's a Framework for Deciding What to Do OTHER BOOKS BY CHERYL: Problem Solver: Maximizing Your Strengths to Make Better Decisions Investing in Financial Research: A Decision-Making System for Better Results Problem Solved: A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction 

Cheryl Strauss Einhorn is the creator of the AREA Method, a structured decision-making system used by individuals, companies, and nonprofits to solve complex problems. She's the founder of Decisive, an adjunct professor at Cornell and the University of Miami, and the author of multiple books on decision-making, including Problem Solved and her latest, The Human Edge. Cheryl combines deep research expertise with practical frameworks to help people think more clearly and make smarter choices—especially in a world increasingly shaped by AI. On this episode we talk about: How Cheryl built a career around decision-making, research, and storytelling Why defining the right problem is the most overlooked step in making money and business decisions The hidden downside of AI: outsourcing your thinking and losing your “human edge” The eight-step AREA Method for making smarter, more personalized decisions How to use AI effectively—without blindly trusting its outputs Top 3 Takeaways The quality of your decisions depends on how well you define the problem—not just the solution you choose. AI is a powerful tool for research, but it requires human judgment to guide, validate, and apply it correctly. Your unique perspective, context, and imperfections are assets—not flaws to be polished away by AI. Notable Quotes "AI is asking for our cognitive load—and that changes everything." "Nobody is going to believe in you unless you believe in you." "Any time saved with AI must be reinvested to verify and refine the result." Connect with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-strauss-einhorn-57353823/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areamethod/ Other: https://areamethod.com A Word from Our Sponsor: Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cheryl Strauss Einhorn joins Mike Palmer to discuss her latest book, The Human Edge: Smarter Decisions in the Age of AI. As the founder of Decisive and a former investigative journalist for Barron's, Cheryl brings a unique perspective to the world of problem solving. Her career shift from reporting on corporate scandals to teaching at Columbia University stems from a desire to move beyond simple awareness of cognitive biases and toward a system that actively counters them. The conversation centers on the AREA method, a decision making framework designed to manage the mental shortcuts that often lead us astray. Cheryl explains how her method separates research into distinct phases: Absolute, Relative, Exploration, Exploitation, and Analysis. By slowing down to evaluate information from multiple perspectives, decision makers can gain the conviction needed to act in high stakes environments. The Human Edge focuses specifically on how humans can remain the chief deciders while using AI as a cognitive sidecar. Cheryl notes that while AI provides speed and vast amounts of data, it lacks personal context and an understanding of human consequences. She warns against AI sycophancy, where tools mirror our own preferences back to us and narrow our worldview. To combat this, she introduces the concept of the cheetah pause, a deliberate deceleration that allows for the agility and maneuverability required to navigate complex problems. Mike and Cheryl also explore the role of AI in education and the workplace. They discuss using AI for perspective taking through role play, conducting pre-mortems to identify potential failures, and the importance of teaching decision science as a core competency in schools. The episode concludes with a reminder that our decisions define our future, and maintaining human agency is essential as we integrate powerful new technologies into our lives. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction and professional origin story 03:50 - Transitioning from journalism to decision science 05:30 - Overview of The Human Edge and making decisions with AI 08:20 - Breaking down the AREA method 12:30 - Pre-mortems and the analysis of failure 15:45 - The risks of AI framing and the lack of human context 18:45 - Navigating research fire hoses and AI sycophancy 23:15 - Credibility, hallucinations, and the ROI of AI training 26:30 - The Cheetah Pause: finding agility through deceleration 31:10 - Using AI for perspective taking and agentic workflows 35:30 - AI as a safe space for learning and post-mortems 38:40 - Integrating decision making into the education system 40:50 - Closing thoughts: becoming the chief decider Links: The Human Edge: Smarter Decisions in the Age of AI: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Edge-Smarter-Decisions-Age/dp/1119931313 Decisive: https://www.areamethod.com/ Problem-Solver Type Quiz: https://www.areamethod.com/quiz/ Subscribe to Trending in Ed wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode like this one. Visit us at Trending in Ed for more.

What happens when intelligence is no longer exclusively human? In DisrupTV Episode 439, Vala Afshar and R "Ray" Wang are joined by internet pioneer Vint Cerf, Dr. David Bray, and decision scientist Cheryl Strauss Einhorn for a far-reaching conversation on agentic AI, governance, misinformation, autonomous systems, and the future of human judgment. Together, they explore: Why agentic AI changes the rules of accountability and governance The rise of digital labor and human + agent collaboration How synthetic media and misinformation are reshaping enterprise risk Why critical thinking may become the most important skill of the AI era The role of human judgment, values, and decision-making in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent systems How organizations must redesign, reskill, redeploy, and restructure for the future of work From autonomous vehicles and synthetic data to cognitive fitness and decision science, this episode explores what it truly means to lead in an era where AI can act, reason, and scale alongside humans. The conclusion: AI may accelerate intelligence, but human judgment remains the ultimate competitive edge.

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    I'm thrilled to welcome Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, author, decision strategist, and creator of The Area Method. Her new book, The Human Edge, really challenges a core assumption we're all making right now that more technology automatically leads to better outcomes. What I love about her work is that it's not anti-AI, it's pro-human. She gives us a framework to think more clearly, challenge what we're seeing, and ultimately make decisions with more confidence and intention. Because at the end of the day, the question isn't whether we'll use AI, it is whether we will lead it or it will lead us.    THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR…anyone using AI in their work and wondering how to make better decisions without losing their human edge.   TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE…AI can make you faster but it doesn't automatically make you better. Cheryl breaks down why decision-making, not technology, is the true competitive advantage. While AI can accelerate research, generate ideas, and even mirror your voice, it lacks context, judgment, and an understanding of what truly matters to you. Cheryl introduces the concept of "strategic stops" which are intentional moments to reflect, question assumptions, and ensure you're solving the right problem in the first place.   KEY TAKEAWAYS… AI is only as good as the context you give it. Without that critical piece, you risk getting answers that sound right but aren't useful. Strategic pauses ("friction") improve decisions by helping you question assumptions and refine your thinking. AI can reinforce bias or limit perspective if you don't actively challenge its outputs. The most important decisions still require human judgment especially when stakes are high and outcomes are uncertain. The future belongs to strong decision-makers, not just companies with the best AI tools.   WHAT I LOVE MOST…Cheryl's perspective that AI isn't replacing thinking but is actually demanding better thinking. The idea that we're all "chief deciders" in our own lives is a powerful reminder: no matter how advanced the technology gets, the responsibility to think critically is still ours.   Running Time: 25:56   Subscribe on iTunes    Find Tiffani Online: LinkedIn Facebook X    Find Cheryl Online: LinkedIn Website   Cheryl's Book: The Human Edge: Smarter Decisions in the Age of AI

What happens to your judgment when AI starts answering before you finish the question?In this episode, Dr. Fonz sits down with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, founder of Decisive, decision-sciences educator at Cornell and the University of Miami, and author of the new book The Human Edge: Smarter Decisions in the Age of AI (Cornell Publishing, May 8th). Cheryl spent over a decade as an investigative journalist at Barron's, where her bearish company stories halted stock trading, shut down companies, and once helped send a CEO to ten years in prison. That work taught her something every educator and student needs to hear right now: the hardest part of any decision isn't the information. It's the judgment.Cheryl walks us through her AREA Method (Absolute, Relative, Exploration & Exploitation, Analysis), a system for complex problem solving built to check our cognitive biases and protect our thinking when we work with AI. She unpacks why "AI as a time-saver" is a myth doing real damage in classrooms, why students still feel pressure to run their assignments through AI to "polish them up," and why the eight moments of human judgment in any complex decision are the things educators should be teaching first.We also get into the cautious advocate's question: what mindset shift do tenured professors need to feel their expertise still matters? How do we lower the barrier for the educators who haven't started using these tools yet? And what does learning look like five years from now if we get this right?Whether you're a K-12 teacher, a professor, a district leader, or a student wondering how to keep your own voice in your own work, this conversation will give you a framework to stop outsourcing your thinking and start leading the machine.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI and Decision Making04:59 Cheryl's Journey and the Area Method09:57 Understanding the Human Edge in AI14:59 Reclaiming Agency in Decision Making20:10 The Area Method Explained24:48 Challenges and Insights from Teaching AI31:06 The Role of Educators in AI38:37 Debunking AI Myths

“Better investigating your thinking and learning about your decision making can help you to feel like you can move better into your good future.” – Cheryl Strauss Einhorn Today's featured multi-award-winning author is an educator, award-winning investigative journalist, TEDx speaker, the creator of the AREA Method, and founder of Decisive, Cheryl Strauss Einhorn. Cheryl and I had a chat about her book, “Problem Solver: Maximizing Your Strengths to Make Better Decisions”, how writing a book can change your own thinking, reveal your confidence, and more!Key Things You'll Learn:How her love for books inspired Cheryl to become an authorWhat lesson Cheryl learned from her students that upped her game as a professorWhat setback helped Cheryl generate more successWhether there's a “right” way to make decisions or notCheryl's Site: https://www.areamethod.com/Cheryl's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B072DWCM8Z/allbooksCheryl's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/HwJlulVOmk8?si=v4MOx9wbs5KZyfzkCheryl's LinkedIn Learning Course, “Strengthen Your Decision-Making with Generative AI”: https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/share?forceAccount=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fstrengthen-your-decision-making-with-generative-ai%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url%26shareId%3Dqb6xBSu0T6u5jgdeeZgLqw%253D%253DThe opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sunPlease support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 332 – “Her Perfect Life” with Hank Phillippi Ryan (@HankPRyan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-332-her-perfect-life-with-hank-phillippi-ryan-hankpryan/Ep. 839 – How AI Can Enhance Your Storytelling and Creative Process with Richard Rosser: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-839-how-ai-enhance-your-storytelling-and-creative-process-with-richard-rosser/Ep. 778 – How High Value Writing Can Transform Your Workplace Communication with Erin Lebacqz (@ErinLebacqz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-778-how-high-value-writing-can-transform-your-workplace-communication-with-erin-lebacqz-erin/Ep. 779 – Speaking to Influence with Dr. Laura Sicola (@LauraSicola): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-779-speaking-to-influence-with-dr-laura-sicola-laurasicola/Ep. 755 – Words Whispered in Water with Sandy Rosenthal (@LeveesOrg): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-755-words-whispered-in-water-with-sandy-rosenthal-leveesorg/Ep. 474 – “How Social Media Impacts The Way We Think, Feel and Behave” with Tyler Hendon (@tylerhendon7): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-474-how-social-media-impacts-the-way-we-think-feel-and-behave-with-tyler-hendon-tylerhendon7/

Decision-making isn't just a skill; it's a vital aspect of leadership. In this enlightening conversation with Cheryl Strauss-Einhorn, we explore the intricacies of the decision-making process and how the AREA Method can transform your approach to critical choices.- Cheryl shares her journey from journalism to decision sciences  - Discussion on the developed AREA Method and its importance  - Exploration of how cognitive biases impact decision-making  - Insights into strategic decision-making and critical concepts  - The need for a systematic framework to adapt to technological changes  - Engaging teams and fostering a culture of collaborative decisions  Empower your decision-making skills by visiting areamethod.com to learn more about the Area Method and Cheryl's resources.This episode if brought to you by MPowered, a woman owned Management and Leadership Development Consulting company.

We rarely want to spend time and mental energy revisiting the past — particularly if it involves reflecting on uncomfortable missteps. We often want to move quickly, telling ourselves that speed equals efficiency. True efficiency, however, sometimes requires slowing down, being mindful and especially looking back at the decisions we've made that didn't go as we'd hoped.Join Cheryl Einhorn, an adjunct professor at Cornell Tech, for a discussion of using your past decisions as a dataset you can mine for insights to make better future decisions.What You'll LearnHow to use past decisions as a dataset that you can mine for insightsHow to turn insight into actionStrategies to shift your behavior going forwardThe Cornell Keynotes podcast is brought to you by eCornell, which offers more than 200 online certificate programs to help professionals advance their careers and organizations. Learn more in our Complex Decision-Making certificate program, authored by Cheryl Strauss Einhorn.Did you enjoy this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast? Watch the full Keynote. Follow eCornell on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.

Timestamps:08:50 Determine what kind of problem solver you are11:38 Who is the owner of the decision?14:40 The AREA method19:30 How AI can play a role in decision making26:40 The big mistake in decision making28:17 Are emotions the enemy of good decision making30:44 Tips for people who are very indecisive44:35 Homework for the week If you loved this episode you should check out this episode How To Supercharge Your Decision Making Links:https://app.areamethod.com/https://www.themarginalian.org/https://chatgpt.com/https://www.perplexity.ai/https://www.nytimes.com/crosswordshttps://www.netflix.com/title/81675373https://libbyapp.com/ If you enjoyed today's episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today's episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone's gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app.Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok:@kimkaupeLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

Many leaders confidently go about tackling challenges. After all, relying on their experience got them to where they are. But taking the same approach over and over again can actually hold you back. Sometimes you need to switch up your tactics to break through to the next level. Decision-making expert Cheryl Strauss Einhorn says the first step is to understand your personal problem-solving style. Then she explains a framework to assess the situation and select the best approach. Einhorn is founder and CEO of Decisive. She also wrote the book Problem Solver: Maximizing Your Strengths to Make Better Decisions and the HBR article “When Your Go-To Problem-Solving Approach Fails.”

Are you amplifying intellectual diversity in your workplace? Learn how you can strengthen your organization's performance by understanding how each team member makes decisions and leveraging the value of varied perspectives.In this episode, Cheryl Strauss Einhorn '91, adjunct professor in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and author of Problem Solved: A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence & Conviction, applies her five Problem Solver Profiles to team dynamics, offering tips for reducing friction and streamlining decision-making along the way.Tune in to explore:The five Problem Solver Profiles: Adventurer, Detective, Listener, Thinker, VisionaryRelationships between different profilesCommon problems on teams, including lack of clarity, trust issues, personality conflicts, internal competition and uneven distribution of workloadComplementary profiles and accelerated bias on homogenous teamsTools for alignment on teams“Situationality” and how profiles can change over timeDiscover your Problem Solver Profile at app.areamethod.com.Learn more in Cheryl Strauss Einhorn's Complex Decision-Making certificate program from eCornell.Did you enjoy this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast? Watch the full Keynote. Follow eCornell on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.

Decision-making is a very necessary skill we need as leaders. In this episode, you will learn the best approaches to decision-making with a decision-making expert.  Cheryl Strauss Einhorn (https://www.areamethod.com/) founded Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. AREA is an evidence-based decision-making system that uniquely controls for and counters cognitive bias to expand knowledge while improving judgment. Cheryl developed AREA during her two decades as an award-winning investigative journalist writing for publications ranging from The New York Times and Foreign Policy Magazine to Barron's and The Stanford Social Innovation Review. Cheryl teaches at Cornell University and has authored three books: Problem Solved, A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction, about personal and professional decision-making; Investing In Financial Research, A Decision-Making System for Better Results about financial and investment decisions; and new book about Problem Solver Profiles, Problem Solver, Maximizing Your Strengths To Make Better Decisions.    If you want to receive more information, subscribe to my newsletter via https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/  Connect with me via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/  or email me at yadi@hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com 

Welcome to In The Growth Space. If you're a business leader with a hunger for growth, this podcast is for you!  This week David is joined by Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, founder of Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. AREA is an evidence-based decision-making system that uniquely controls for and counters cognitive bias to expand knowledge while improving judgment.  In this episode, you'll hear David & Cheryl discuss: Breaking down the AREA Method Problem Solver profile test Blind spots of decision making Personal application   Learn more & contact Cheryl Strauss Einhorn here Check out our Inner Circle Groups info here! Click here for access to my free ebook Check out https://www.davidmcglennen.com/podcasts/in-the-growth-space-2 for links, transcript, and more details  

Want to become more heart-centered? There's a new playbook in town! Deb is releasing her first book The Heart-Centered Leadership Playbook: How to Master the Art of Heart in Life & Leadership in September! Details at www.debcrowe.comCheryl Strauss Einhorn founded Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem-solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. AREA is an evidence-based decision-making system that uniquely controls for and counters cognitive bias to expand knowledge while improving judgment. Cheryl developed AREA during her two decades as an award-winning investigative journalist writing for publications ranging from The New York Times and Foreign Policy Magazine to Barron's and The Stanford Social Innovation Review. Cheryl teaches at Cornell University and has authored three books Problem Solved, A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction, about personal and professional decision-making, and Investing In Financial Research, A Decision-Making System for Better Results about financial and investment decisions. Her new book about Problem Solver Profiles, Problem Solver, Maximizing Your Strengths To Make Better Decisions, was published in March 2023 by Cornell University. Learn more by watching her Ted talk and visiting areamethod.com.Connect with Cheryl at:* https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-strauss-einhorn-57353823/* https://www.areamethod.com/* https://twitter.com/cheryleinhorn This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit debcrowe.substack.com

Cheryl Einhorn provides tools to improve your decision-making skills. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The key to countering bias in decision-making. 2) The five Problem Solver Profiles–and which one you are. 3) How to work with different types of decision-makers. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep889 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHERYL — Cheryl Strauss Einhorn founded Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. AREA is an evidence-based decision-making system that uniquely controls for and counters cognitive bias to expand knowledge while improving judgment. Cheryl developed AREA during her two decades as an award-winning investigative journalist writing for publications ranging from The New York Times and Foreign Policy Magazine to Barron's and The Stanford Social Innovation Review. Cheryl teaches at Cornell University and has authored three books Problem Solved, A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction, about personal and professional decision-making, and Investing In Financial Research, A Decision-Making System for Better Results about financial and investment decisions. Her new book about Problem Solver Profiles, Problem Solver, Maximizing Your Strengths To Make Better Decisions, was published in March 2023 by Cornell University. Learn more by watching her Ted talk and visiting areamethod.com. • Book: Investing in Financial Research: A Decision-Making System for Better Results (AREA Method Publications) • Book: Problem Solved: A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction • Book: Problem Solver: Maximizing Your Strengths to Make Better Decisions (AREA Method Publications) • Test: Problem Solver Profile • Website: AreaMethod.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin • Poster: Cognitive Bias Poster See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We each have to make thousands of decisions every day—what to wear, which route to take, what to eat for lunch, which books to read. When you're writing a book, you can expect to add another hundred decisions to your day. What time of day should I write? Should I research more or dive into writing the content? Should I edit as I go or finish the whole draft first? While making decisions is often tough, it can be easier when you know what kind of decision maker you are. With this knowledge, you can gain insight into the kinds of decisions you are probably going to make in the future, and find your most efficient path forward. In episode #114 of The Author's Corner, Robin is joined by Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, who has identified five decision maker types, which she calls Problem Solver Profiles (PSPs). We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each one, and how you can use them, not only to make better decisions, but also to strengthen your personal and professional relationships. Cheryl also shares how your PSP can relate to problems you encounter in writing. Key takeaways:How to know if your inner voice is lying to youThe truth behind our cognitive biasesThe five Problem Solver Profiles and examples of how they manifest in the real worldHow knowing these profiles can build stronger relationshipsHow to hunt like a cheetahWhy Cheryl went from journalist to entrepreneurAnd more!Resources mentioned in this episode:Cheryl's Tedx Talk: When Your Inner Voice Lies to YouCheryl's booksThe AREA MethodAREA Cheetah SheetsAbout Deborah Johnson:Cheryl Strauss Einhorn is the founder of Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. AREA is an evidence-based decision-making system that uniquely controls for and counters cognitive bias to expand knowledge while improving judgment. Cheryl developed AREA during her two decades as an award-winning investigative journalist writing for publications ranging from The New York Times and Foreign Policy Magazine to The Stanford Social Innovation Review. Cheryl teaches at Cornell University and has authored three books Problem Solved: A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction, about personal and professional decision-making, and Investing In Financial Research: A Decision-Making System for Better Results about financial and investment decisions. Her new book about Problem Solver Profiles, Problem Solver: Maximizing Your Strengths To Make Better Decisions, was released in March 2023.

We each have to make thousands of decisions every day—what to wear, which route to take, what to eat for lunch, which books to read. When you're writing a book, you can expect to add another hundred decisions to your day. What time of day should I write? Should I research more or dive into writing the content? Should I edit as I go or finish the whole draft first? While making decisions is often tough, it can be easier when you know what kind of decision maker you are. With this knowledge, you can gain insight into the kinds of decisions you are probably going to make in the future, and find your most efficient path forward. In episode #114 of The Author's Corner, Robin is joined by Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, who has identified five decision maker types, which she calls Problem Solver Profiles (PSPs). We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each one, and how you can use them, not only to make better decisions, but also to strengthen your personal and professional relationships. Cheryl also shares how your PSP can relate to problems you encounter in writing. Key takeaways:How to know if your inner voice is lying to youThe truth behind our cognitive biasesThe five Problem Solver Profiles and examples of how they manifest in the real worldHow knowing these profiles can build stronger relationshipsHow to hunt like a cheetahWhy Cheryl went from journalist to entrepreneurAnd more!Resources mentioned in this episode:Cheryl's Tedx Talk: When Your Inner Voice Lies to YouCheryl's booksThe AREA MethodAREA Cheetah SheetsAbout Deborah Johnson:Cheryl Strauss Einhorn is the founder of Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. AREA is an evidence-based decision-making system that uniquely controls for and counters cognitive bias to expand knowledge while improving judgment. Cheryl developed AREA during her two decades as an award-winning investigative journalist writing for publications ranging from The New York Times and Foreign Policy Magazine to The Stanford Social Innovation Review. Cheryl teaches at Cornell University and has authored three books Problem Solved: A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction, about personal and professional decision-making, and Investing In Financial Research: A Decision-Making System for Better Results about financial and investment decisions. Her new book about Problem Solver Profiles, Problem Solver: Maximizing Your Strengths To...

Making a Google search is so common the act already became a verb: googling something. There's nothing wrong with it, yet we should pay more attention to some things. For instance, relying mindlessly on one source of information is agreeing to that source's motivations, values, and interests. In today's episode, thanks to our guest, Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, we learn about AREA, an evidence-based decision-making system she created to counter cognitive bias to expand knowledge while improving judgment. Cheryl developed the AREA method after over two decades as an award-winning investigative journalist writing for The New York Times, Foreign Policy Magazine, Barron's, and Harvard Business Review. Cheryl is a Founder and Author of multiple books on leadership and self-development, a TEDx Speaker, and the Creator of the AREA Method. In January 2008, she founded Decisive, a leadership training and professional development company. Throughout our conversation, Cheryl explains why she believes decision-making is a skill that can be learned and developed, debunks the idea that decision-making is an individual activity, and describes the five problem-solver profiles. We also discuss Cheryl's AREA Method, why she describes the AREA Method as the opposite of googling, how to "clean" bias' dirty windshield, and more. Tune in to Episode 389 and prepare yourself to develop your decision-making skills and make big decisions better. Some Questions I Ask: Please, tell us about AREA; how did it come about? What is it? And how do you apply it? (6:20) Why do we need to investigate our decision-making? Why is that important? (12:10) In This Episode, You Will Learn: A bit about Cheryl's background (3:20) There is a massive difference between the map and the terrain (9:10) The 5 Problem Solver Profiles (14:00) An example of how Problem Solver Profile approaches an issue (17:10) It is possible to leverage your skills and mitigate your blind spots (23:20) Connect with Cheryl: Website LinkedIn Cheryl's Cheeta Sheets Get a copy of Cheryl's books Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After talking with Jason Feinsmith about his incredible path to, and success in entrepreneurship, he suggested we also talk to his wife Elana. Elana has a career we have never heard of but now we think we will hear about it endlessly in the years to come - she is onto something.This is our first-ever double episode - Jason and Elana have an incredible and somewhat scandalous Cornell story and fascinating careers. Fascinating.Do you know what a semiconductor is? A Financial Therapist? TUNE IN!Thanks to Cheryl Strauss Einhorn for the connection. You will learn a lot and you will love them.You can learn more about Jason on linkedin or get his top life hacks at https://tinyurl.com/lifehacksfromjason and you can learn more about Elana at https://oakfinancialcoaching.com .Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University

Guest: Cheryl Strauss Einhorn. Cheryl is the creator of The AREA Method, an evidence-based decision making system that uniquely controls for and counters cognitive bias to expand knowledge while improving judgment. She developed AREA during her two decades as an award-winning investigative journalist, writing for publications including The New York Times, Foreign Policy Magazine, Barron's, and Harvard Business Review. She's also the author of three books, including Problem Solver: Maximizing Your Strengths to Make Better Decisions. In a Nutshell: Rather than making decisions by gut feel or pure instinct, Cheryl presents a well-researched framework that helps you make better decisions when the stakes are high. On today's show, Cheryl Strauss Einhorn explains the AREA Method and the five "problem solver profiles" that will help you determine your most effective course of action when making big decisions.

"How do I improve my results?" This is a question we all ask ourselves, whether it's in our cycling and triathlon performance, or professionally. While there are a number of ways we can improve our results, the crux of this question boils down to the core of: How do I become a better decision maker? In this episode we talk with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn to learn how to improve our decision making process by improving the process itself, and learning how to better tackle and recognize our blind spots, biases, and poor practices. About Cheryl: Cheryl Strauss Einhorn founded Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. AREA is an evidence-based decision-making system that uniquely controls for and counters cognitive bias to expand knowledge while improving judgment. Cheryl developed AREA during her two decades as an award-winning investigative journalist writing for publications ranging from The New York Times and Foreign Policy Magazine to Barron's and The Stanford Social Innovation Review. Cheryl teaches at Cornell University and has authored two books Problem Solved, A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction, about personal and professional decision-making, and Investing In Financial Research, A Decision-Making System for Better Results about financial and investment decisions. Her latest book is about Problem Solver Profiles, Problem Solver, Maximizing Your Strengths To Make Better Decisions, and is being released in March of 2023. Learn more by watching her Ted talk and visiting areamethod.com. Join the FREE Facebook Community HVTraining's Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathletes Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Learn all bout Strength Training for Cycling Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List Get Started with the Stronger After 50 Programs --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menachem-brodie/support

She is the difficult decision-making guru, just ask Tony Blair.No one is doing what she's doing. With 3 books under her belt (2 published by our beloved Cornell), Cheryl Strauss Einhorn is here to discuss her life as investigative journalist, creator of the AREA Method, founder of CSE Consulting, author, and adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, Cornell Tech and more. She is tireless, brilliant, funny, humble and she is going to tell you the secrets to attacking every kind of problem and how to deal with decision makers who think differently from each of us. When her new book comes out, get in line, Steph and Michelle will be trying to corner the market.Here's where you can find everything Cheryl:https://www.areamethod.comYou're welcome.Not affiliated with or sponsored by Cornell University

What's your current process for making a complex, high-stakes decision as a leader? Do you conduct extensive research? Rely on your intuition? Ask for advice from trusted parties?   Most decision-making models include some version of each of these components. But few actually guide you through a specific, logical research process — and fewer still include built-in cognitive bias challenges. That's what makes the AREA Method different.   In this week's episode of The Enlightened Executive, we are joined by Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, the developer of the AREA Method — a decision-making system for individuals, companies, and nonprofits to solve complex problems.   AREA is an acronym that stands for Absolute information, Relative sources, Exploration and Exploitation, and Analysis.   As a result of applying this process, leaders end up with a documented trail of ordered steps they took to arrive at their decision, including self-reflection. This trail not only makes them feel more confident in their final decision but also helps improve buy-in from team members who now have proof they did their due diligence.

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Cheryl Strauss Einhorn shares her decision-making system to solve complex problems.  Whether you are deciding between colleges or navigating a career decision, Cheryl's powerful AREA Method helps to make complex personal and professional decisions with confidence and conviction.  Life is filled with uncertainty.  Cheryl's book, Problem Solved, offers a proactive way to work with, and work through, ambiguity to make thoughtful, confident decisions.Cheryl is an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and has won several journalism awards for her investigative stories about international political, business, and economic topics. 

Former British Prime Minister and global diplomat Tony Blair credits Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, founder of CSE Consulting, with developing “the science of decision-making” and helping him resolve tough choices. Einhorn, a master problem-solver, business consultant, author, and public speaker, is the developer behind the AREA Method, an increasingly popular framework that allows executives, politicians, and even investors to make better choices, especially when the stakes are high. When you’re trying to answer significant business or personal questions, those with large and long-term repercussions, Cheryl tells host and award-winning journalist Dean Rotbart that her proprietary method will lead to better outcomes and a more efficient, less-stressful, decision-making process. One high-impact decision that is actually easy to make, is not to miss this week’s valuable edition of Monday Morning Radio. To order your copy of Cheryl Strauss Einhorn’s Problem Solved: A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction, click here. To order your copy of Investing in Financial Research: A Decision-Making System for Better Results, click here. Photo: Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, CSE ConsultingPosted: July 6, 2020Monday Morning Run Time: 54:25

Elisabeth Embry talks with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, author of Problem Solved: A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction, about what her AREA method is and how it can help women in today's world. Cheryl's company, CSE Partners, has worked with organizations of all sizes – including Fortune 100 companies, mid-market businesses, and startups. Her AREA method results in better outcomes for clients by marrying the social performance side of human behavior with the evaluation and metric side of decision making. Website: www.AREAMethod.com Problem Solved: A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction

Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, author of the book, Investing in Financial Research: A Decision-Making System for Better Results, helps us break down the decision-making process and help us gain the confidence we need when faced with life’s big “what to dos.” She shares her method for decision-making, dives into the concept of risk, and explains how we can feel more empowered when navigating the emotional aspects of big decisions. In mailbag, helping a parent save for retirement when they’re new to the country, what to do when a child doesn’t qualify for a federal student grant or loan because of 'the parents’ savings, and getting out of debt after divorce.

For show notes and more information, visit investedpodcast.com. This week, Danielle welcomes Cheryl Strauss Einhorn to Invested. Cheryl is the creator of the Area Method which is a decision-making system to solve complex problems. In investing, we're all trying to solve for the problem of which companies we should put our hard earned money into. Her book, Investing in Financial Research, a Decision-Making System for Better Results. She’s also the author of the award-winning book, Problem Solved. She teaches at Columbia Business School, she's won several journalism awards for her investigative stories about business and economics, and political topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we are proud to present to you a special talk featuring Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, author of the new book Investing in Financial Research: A Decision-Making System for Better Results, and Lakshmi Bhojraj, Executive Director of the Parker Center for Investment Research at Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business. Cheryl Strauss Einhorn is the creator of the AREA Method, a decision making system for individuals and companies to solve complex problems. Cheryl is the founder of CSE Consulting and the author of the award-winning book Problem Solved, a Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence & Conviction. Cheryl teaches as an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and has won several journalism awards for her investigative stories about international political, business and economic topics. You can learn more by visiting her website - areamethod.com. Lakshmi Bhojraj develops and maintains corporate relationships for the Parker Center, advises students with an interest in asset management careers, and runs several signature events for the Center and Johnson. Lakshmi has been featured in the Financial Times and Bloomberg BusinessWeek for her work in promoting women in the asset management industry, and in numerous other media outlets discussing the Center's work. Cheryl and Lakshmi’s conversation took place in front of live audience at Cornell University’s Sage Hall on Wednesday, March 20th, 2019.

Cheryl Strauss Einhorn grew up trying to investigate and get to know her father to develop a deeper relationship. This led her to develop the AREA Method that gives people a systematic approach to solving big problems leveraging perspective-taking and investigation.

Making important life decisions can be overwhelming. How can you ensure that the decisions you make are free from bias? How can you effectively research the important aspects of your decision to reach a conclusion about which you feel confident? In this episode Carol talks with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, adjunct professor at Columbia University, author of, “Problem Solved: A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction” and creator of the AREA Method, about her problem-solving process and how relaunchers can use the AREA Method to make reliable complex decisions.

  Making Complex Decisions with Confidence & Conviction Cheryl Strauss Einhorn – Episode 637 Why should I listen to this episode? Cheryl is super cool and well spoken and knows her topic inside and out Decision making is a skill. Like snow skiing, it takes some practice, and a good teacher. Stop Winging It and […] The post Cheryl Strauss Einhorn talks “Problems Solved” appeared first on Boomers Rock.

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Sue Bethanis hosts Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, founder of CSE Consulting and the author of the upcoming book, Problem Solved: A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction. Cheryl teaches as an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and has won several journalism awards for her investigative stories about international politics, business and economics. Cheryl and Sue discuss: + How to use the AREA method as a flexible and repeatable decision making process. + How common biases and mental shortcuts tend to impede good decision-making. + How research is a fundamental part of decision making that can be broken down into easy-to-follow steps. + How to improve learning, stay focused, and make your work easier.

Bill Horan talks to Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, author of Problem Solved, about why we should always catalog our work, and how common biases corrupt our thinking.

Bill Horan talks to Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, author of Problem Solved, about why we should always catalog our work, and how common biases corrupt our thinking.

Problem Solved: A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction by Cheryl Strauss EinhornIt can be messy and overwhelming to figure out how to solve thorny problems. Where do you start? How do you know where to look for information and evaluate its quality and bias? How can you feel confident that you are making a careful and thoroughly researched decision?Whether you are deciding between colleges, navigating a career decision, helping your aging parents find the right housing, or expanding your business, Problem Solved will show you how to use the powerful AREA Method to make complex personal and professional decisions with confidence and conviction.Cheryl's AREA Method coaches you to make smarter, better decisions because it: Recognizes that research is a fundamental part of decision making and breaks down the process into a series of easy-to-follow steps. Solves for problematic mental shortcuts such as bias, judgment, and assumptions. Builds in strategic stops that help you chunk your learning, stay focused, and make your work work for you. Provides a flexible and repeatable process that acts as a feedback loop. Life is filled with uncertainty, but that uncertainty needn't hobble us. Problem Solved offers a proactive way to work with, and work through, ambiguity to make thoughtful, confident decisions despite our uncertain and volatile world. Cheryl Strauss Einhorn an award-winning investigative journalist, covers business, economic, and financial news for publications including Barron's, Pro Publica, Foreign Policy, and the New York Times. As the founder of CSE Consulting, a strategic consulting practice, she applies her AREA Method―initially developed to promote better decision-making in her journalism work―toward the success of businesses and individuals. A Columbia University adjunct professor, she teaches her AREA Method at Columbia Business School, having also taught it at the Graduate School of Journalism.To learn more about Einhorn, please visit areamethod.com.

Journalist Cheryl Strauss Einhorn shares a robust approach to complex decision-making via AREA perspective-taking method.You'll Learn:How to make complex decisions with the AREA MethodWhy you should document your decision problemsHow to slow down to speed up your decision-makingAbout CherylCheryl Einhorn is the creator of the AREA Method, a decision making system for individuals and companies to solve complex problems. Cheryl is the founder of CSE Consulting and the author of the book Problem Solved, a Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence & Conviction. Cheryl teaches as an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and has won several journalism awards for her investigative stories about international political, business and economic topics.Items Mentioned in this Show:Blog: How High School Seniors Can Make Their Big College Decision Better by Cheryl Strauss EinhornBook: Problem Solved: A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction by Cheryl Strauss EinhornWebsite: AREA MethodTerm: Planning fallacyView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep156See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Journalist Cheryl Strauss Einhorn shares a robust approach to complex decision-making via the AREA perspective-taking method.   You'll Learn: How to make complex decisions with the AREA Method Why you should document your decision problems How to slow down to speed up your decision-making   About Cheryl Cheryl Einhorn is the creator of the AREA Method, a decision making system for individuals and companies to solve complex problems. Cheryl is the founder of CSE Consulting and the author of the book

Journalist Cheryl Strauss Einhorn shares a robust approach to complex decision-making via the AREA perspective-taking method.   You'll Learn: How to make complex decisions with the AREA Method Why you should document your decision problems How to slow down to speed up your decision-making   About Cheryl Cheryl Einhorn is the creator of the AREA Method, a decision making system for individuals and companies to solve complex problems. Cheryl is the founder of CSE Consulting and the author of the book Problem Solved, a Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence & Conviction. Cheryl teaches as an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and has won several journalism awards for her investigative stories about international political, business and economic topics.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep156

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