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“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/

Every decision you make has consequences, some big and some small. But outcome bias, luck and so many other factors can cloud whether each decision is the best decision. Annie Duke, PHD in Cognitive Science, joins Neil and I to talk decision making, the process and using her World Champion Poker background to help inform decision making. Plus - how can you make better decisions every day. @NFL @NFLDraft @FansFirstSN @Pro_FB_Insiders @Jaguars @Texans @Titans @Colts @Raiders @Chiefs @Broncos @Chargers @Patriots @Dolphins @Jets @Bills @Bengals @Steelers @Ravens @Browns  @Cowboys @Eagles  @Commanders @Giants @Panthers @Falcons @Buccaneers @Saints @Cardinals @Rams @Seahawks @49ers @Packers @Vikings @Lions @Bears Neil Stratton - @InsidetheLeague - Succeed In Football Rodrik David - @RightStepAdv - TheScoutingCommunity.com Annie Duke - AnnieDuke.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often do you ignore that quiet knowing inside you, only to realize later it was right all along? That inner guidance—the signals your body and nervous system send—is smarter than you think. Ignoring it keeps you stuck making decisions with incomplete information, second-guessing yourself, and relying on logic alone.   In this episode, we dive into why your gut processes information faster, deeper, and more accurately than your conscious mind. We unpack the science behind your "gut brain," explain why intuition is informational rather than emotional, and show you how to distinguish between anxiety and authentic gut guidance. This isn't about choosing feelings over facts, but about reclaiming the part of you that already knows what's right.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.ambitious-ish.com/78   Ready to make this fall different? We have limited spots open for coaching this fall, so schedule a consultation with us: https://www.kelleandnina.com/

Every result in your life and business comes down to one thing: the decisions you've made. Sadly, most of us were never taught how to actually make better, more aligned decisions.In this episode, we're breaking down:✨ Why hindsight feels so clear — and how to stop getting stuck in regret✨ The two biggest mistakes women make when making decisions (and how to avoid them)✨ The filters you use when choosing — people-pleasing, external pressure, ignoring your intuition — and how to shift into self-trust✨ What it really means to take aligned action so your decisions actually move you forward✨ How to build trust in yourself using proof, mentorship, and the deep wisdom of your intuitionIf you've ever second-guessed yourself, delayed an important choice, or looked back wishing you'd trusted your gut, this episode will help you step into authority and start leading your life and business from a place of confidence and clarity.

BONUS: Captain David Marquet's Guide to Becoming Your Own Best Coach In this BONUS episode, we dive deep into Captain David Marquet's latest book "Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions." Captain Marquet, renowned for transforming the USS Santa Fe from the worst-performing submarine to the best in the fleet, shares powerful insights on psychological distancing and how stepping outside ourselves can dramatically improve our decision-making abilities. Make sure you also check the previous episode with Captain Marquet, where we discuss the key lessons from his book: Turn The Ship Around! A very often referred book on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast.  The Genesis of Distancing "What I really needed was people to think, not just comply, not just do what they were told." Captain Marquet traces the origins of his distancing concept back to his submarine experience. After realizing that giving orders gave people "a pass on thinking," he developed a system where crew members would say "I intend to..." instead of waiting for commands. However, he noticed that officers would sometimes make decisions that were good for their department but not optimal for the submarine as a whole. This led him to ask different questions - like having the engineer sit in the captain's chair and think from that perspective. The breakthrough came when he started asking himself, "What would my six-month-from-now self want me to do today?" The Three B's of Better Decision Making "The problem with your decision making isn't gathering more market data. The problem is your internal, your egoic biases that just come from the fact that you view the decision from inside your own head." Marquet introduces the "3 B's of better decision making": Be someone else, be somewhere else, be sometime else. These psychological distancing techniques help overcome the limitations of our "immersed self" - the version of us trapped in immediate pressures, deadlines, and ego-driven concerns. When we distance ourselves temporally (thinking as our future self), socially (thinking as someone else), or spatially (imagining being somewhere else), we access what psychologists call our "distanced self," which aligns more closely with our ideal self and core values. The Jeff Bezos Example "When I'm 80, when am I going to regret more? Am I going to regret trying this idea and failing or not trying the idea?" Marquet shares how Jeff Bezos used temporal distancing when deciding whether to leave his Wall Street job to start Amazon. By imagining himself at 80 looking back, Bezos was able to see past immediate concerns like his upcoming bonus and rent payments to focus on what would truly matter in the long term. This shift in perspective transforms how our brain processes decisions - from viewing them as "scary change" to considering them through the lens of potential regret. Practical Applications for Teams "I want you to imagine that a team in Singapore is going to work on the same kind of project next month. What would we want them to know?" The distancing technique has powerful applications for team retrospectives and decision-making. Instead of asking "What could we have done better?" (which triggers defensiveness), Marquet suggests reframing as helping a future team in another location. This approach employs all three B's simultaneously:  Be someone else: Helping another team rather than critiquing yourself  Be sometime else: Focusing on future improvement rather than past mistakes Be somewhere else: Imagining the team in a different location removes personal attachment Becoming Your Own Coach "You become your own friend, you become your own coach." Marquet emphasizes that leaders cannot effectively coach others until they learn to coach themselves. He challenges leaders who want their teams to change by asking, "What have you changed recently?" The coach perspective provides the elevated view needed to see the whole field rather than being immersed in the immediate action. Like a sports coach who doesn't feel the hits but sees the strategy, our "coach self" can provide objective guidance to our "player self." The Language of Leadership "The people who said 'you can do it' exerted more energy and felt better than the people who said 'I can do it.'" Building on his previous work in "Leadership is Language," Marquet demonstrates how changing from first-person to second or third-person language creates psychological distance. Studies show that athletes performing endurance tests while saying "you can do it" outperformed those saying "I can do it." This simple language shift helps separate us from the immersed self and provides a slight but meaningful perspective advantage. The Intel Transformation Story "What if we got fired? And the board brought in new people to run the company. What would the new people do?" Marquet shares the pivotal moment when Intel founders Gordon Moore and Andy Grove used distancing to make the crucial decision to abandon memory chips for microprocessors. For a year, they couldn't make this decision because their identity was tied to being "memory chip makers." Only when Grove asked Moore to imagine what new leadership would do were they able to immediately see the obvious answer: focus on microprocessors. This decision saved Intel and created the company we know today. Stopping Time: Planning the Pause "The best thing is you have to plan the pauses. The best case is when you plan the pause ahead of time." Marquet explains that once we're in our reactive, immersed state, it's nearly impossible to climb out without System 2 override. The solution is to schedule pauses proactively. When teams know there will be scheduled reflection points, they're more willing to commit to execution while also noting areas for improvement. This is why agile methodologies are so effective - they build in regular pause points for reflection and course correction. Overcoming Defensive Reactions "Your brain will curate the input - it will always choose to pay attention to things that prove you're right and ignore things that prove you wrong." The immersed self creates defensive reactions during evaluations, retrospectives, or any situation involving performance assessment. Our brains naturally filter information to support our existing self-image, remembering successes while forgetting failures. Distancing techniques help bypass these defensive mechanisms by removing the ego from the equation, allowing for more objective analysis and better decision-making. Acting Your Way to New Thinking "We act our way to new thinking. You want to do different things. We act your way to a new mindset. You don't mindset your way to new actions." Marquet concludes with a crucial insight about change: behavior change leads to mindset change, not the other way around. Rather than trying to convince people to think differently, leaders should focus on creating small, actionable changes that gradually shift thinking patterns. His "Leadership Nudges" concept embodies this approach, offering brief, practical tools that teams can implement immediately. About Captain David Marquet Captain David Marquet, a former U.S. Navy submarine commander, revolutionized leadership by empowering his crew to become leaders themselves. Through his Intent-Based Leadership® model, he transformed the USS Santa Fe from the worst-performing submarine to the best in the fleet. Today, he inspires organizations worldwide to cultivate leaders at every level. You can connect with Captain David Marquet on LinkedIn and follow him on his website at davidmarquet.com. You can also explore his YouTube channel "Leadership Nudges" for a library of over 500 short leadership videos.

Conventional wisdom says that great leaders roll up their sleeves, get in the trenches, and sweat the small stuff. But what if that's only half the story? According to former nuclear submarine captain L. David Marquet and organizational psychologist Michael A. Gillespie, the real superpower of great leaders isn't proximity — it's distance. In their new book, Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions, they show that stepping back — psychologically, emotionally, imaginatively — helps leaders strip away bias, see what truly matters, and make smarter choices.

L. David Marquet, former nuclear submarine commander and author of Leadership Is Language, shares a precise, operational approach to leadership, one that replaces command-and-control with a language designed for clarity, ownership, and adaptability. Drawing on his experience turning the USS Santa Fe from one of the worst-performing submarines in the fleet to one of the best, David shows how seemingly small shifts in language can radically improve decision-making, learning speed, and execution.   David rejects the traditional leader–follower model in favor of a leader–leader framework, where decision rights are pushed “to the people closest to the information.” He explains how questions, statements, and the timing of communication directly shape whether teams think critically or default to compliance.   “What we say and when we say it changes what people do. Language is a leadership technology.”   Key Takeaways: Replace Permission with Intent Moving from “Can I…?” to “I intend to…” changes accountability and ownership: “When people tell me what they intend to do, they're already owning the decision.” Protect Redwork and Bluework David distinguishes between redwork (doing) and bluework (thinking/planning) and stresses keeping them separate: “Mixing them degrades both. You want focused doing and focused thinking.” Sequence for Thinking, Not Speed Meetings often reward quick answers over thoughtful ones. Asking the most junior person to speak first helps reduce conformity bias. Use Language to Invite Dissent Adding uncertainty—“I'm not sure, but…”—creates psychological safety and surfaces crucial information that might otherwise stay hidden. Leaders Design Systems, Not Just Give Answers The leader's job is to build communication structures that distribute thinking and enable faster adaptation in changing conditions. This episode is a practical blueprint for leaders who want to operationalize empowerment without losing control. By deliberately changing how they speak and listen, executives can create teams that are more resilient, accountable, and high-performing.   Get David's new book here: https://shorturl.at/sv6QO Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions   Here are some free gifts for you:   Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

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"When we take care of ourselves, we can handle tougher times." – Stacey OlsonToday's featured author is a mom, wife, professional speaker, and Leadership and Positive Psychology Certified coach, Stacey Olson. Stacey and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Your Balanced and Bold Life: Work Less, Live More, and Be Your Best”, her journey from an overwhelming corporate career to entrepreneurship, how setting boundaries at work lead to better performance, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:Why authenticity mattersWhat led Stacey to leave corporate, and the unexpected difficulties of entrepreneurshipHer seven-month writing process to get her book doneWhy you must remember to trust your intuitionHow she managed to stay connected to what mattered most during her most challenging timesWhat to expect from her future booksStacey's Site: https://staceyolson.ca/Stacey's Book: https://a.co/d/eXjpbTHThe 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. 971 – The Quiet Storm with Amani Roberts (@amaniexperience): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-971-the-quiet-storm-with-amani-roberts-amaniexperience/Ep. 920 – The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done with Sam Bennett (@realsambennett): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-920-the-surprisingly-simple-art-of-getting-it-done-with-sam-bennett-realsambennett/Ep. 782 – Grab Life By the Dreams with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-782-grab-life-by-the-dreams-with-karin-freeland-karinfreeland/Ep. 983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell (@saracconnell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/Ep. 638 – “From People Pleaser to Soul Pleaser” with Tracy Secombe (@TracySecombe): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-638-from-people-pleaser-to-soul-pleaser-with-tracy-secombe-tracysecombe/Ep. 479.5 – “How Entrepreneurs Can Be More Productive, Make Better Decisions, & Increase Their Bottom Lines” with Belinda Ellsworth (@stepintosuccess): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4795-how-entrepreneurs-can-be-more-productive-make-better-decisions-increase-their-bottom-lines-with-belinda-ellsworth-stepintosuccess/276 – “Over My Dead Body” with Jen Gaudet (@jen_coaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/276-over-my-dead-body-with-jen-gaudet-jen_coaching/Ep. 848 – How To Be So Good They Won't Forget You with Emily Jaenson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-848-how-to-be-so-good-they-wont-forget-you-with-emily-jaenson/Ep. 725 – “Closing the Confidence Gap” with Kelli Rae Thompson (@_KelliRThompson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-725-closing-the-confidence-gap-with-kelli-rae-thompson-_kellirthompson/Ep. 963 – Navigating Creative Doubt to Reach the Publishing Promised Land with J.F. Monroe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-963-navigating-creative-doubt-to-reach-the-publishing-promised-land-with-jf-monroe/Ep. 863 – The 50% Rule with Erin Hatzikostas (@bcausepodcast): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-863-the-50-rule-with-erin-hatzikostas-bcausepodcast/

What would Immanuel Kant say about a fender bender? In a surprisingly funny trip through the teachings of some of history's great philosophers, TV writer and producer Michael Schur (from hit shows like "The Office" and "The Good Place") talks through how to confront life's moral dilemmas -- and shows how understanding ethical theories can help you make better, kinder decisions.This episode originally aired on July 7, 2022.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyouTEDSports: ted.com/sportsTEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-viennaTEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're using speaking for lead generation, you won't want to miss this episode. I'm joined by Danielle Hayden, CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., who came to me for a VIP Day to create a new signature talk. Like many entrepreneurs, Danielle had been speaking often, but she knew she was overloading her audience with too much information and not enough transformation. In this conversation, we pull back the curtain on the process we used to refine her message, develop her thought leadership, and craft a presentation that truly connects - with results to prove it. You'll learn: Why Danielle knew it was time to evolve her talk (and how she resisted telling personal stories at first!) The moment we discovered her unique thought leadership angle: “The Spending Gap” Behind the scenes of what happens during a VIP Day What happened when she delivered her new talk for the first time (spoiler: record number of new clients!) Why storytelling, especially the vulnerable kind, is a powerful connector How she uses other lead gen strategies like podcast guesting and hosting her own podcast You'll walk away with ideas on how to turn your own talk into a powerful magnet that attracts the right clients - and how to infuse it with insight, story, and strategy. Want your own VIP Day to develop your signature talk? Learn more and join us in the Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/    (This conversation originally aired as episode 362 on December 11, 2023.)   Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/362/ Danielle's website: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/gift/  Danielle's podcast “Entrepreneur Money Stories”: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/entrepreneur-money-stories-podcast/  Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/ Get your own VIP Day to create your signature talk by signing up for our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/  Connect on LinkedIn: Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox Danielle Hayden (guest) = https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-hayden-kickstartaccounting/  Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 204: Make Better Decisions around Business and Speaking Opportunities with Danielle Hayden Episode 288: A Framework for Creating a Signature Talk for Income and Impact Episode 290: [Coaching] Get More Leads from Your Presentations Episode 271: Providing Transformation vs. Information  

If you ever struggle with overthinking, this episode is for you. Join host, fitness coach, and mindset expert Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas as she gets into why decision-making feels so hard, what your brain is really trying to do, and how to start trusting yourself instead of outsourcing your choices. Learn how your mindset may be keeping you stuck — and what to do about it.Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WgPyWogz16QConnect with me on IG! @coachkaseyjoGrab 5 Free Lessons in Mindset and Behavior Change Coaching [HMCC WAITLIST]:HealthmindsetcertBehavior Change and Mindset Lessons for Health & Fitness CoachesLEAVE A REVIEW, WIN A WORKSHOP! After you leave your review, take a screenshot and upload it to this form to be entered to win: https://forms.clickup.com/10621090/f/a4452-19651/1AZIEQZ9BBSNBGN161Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here: https://forms.clickup.com/10621090/f/a4452-21511/1C8PXEVM8ZR5QVGVP8

High school math left most of us staring blankly at the board, convinced compound interest was just a fancy way to say "confusing." But what if math could be fun, relevant, and—dare we say—life-changing? In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome economist, education reformer, and documentary filmmaker Ted Dintersmith to the basement for a conversation that makes math feel less like a chore and more like a cheat code for life. Dintersmith, best known for his education advocacy and the acclaimed documentary Most Likely to Succeed, joins us fresh off the release of his latest book, Aftermath—a compelling look at how we rethink learning in a world that's evolving faster than ever. With over a decade visiting 500+ schools and a deep passion for practical math, Ted shares how skills like estimation, probability, and prediction can help you make smarter decisions—especially when it comes to your money. Why Prediction Beats Perfection Ted explains why being roughly right about your spending, investing, and life planning is more powerful than being precisely wrong. Consumer Math is the Real MVP From family budgets to grocery store run-throughs, Dintersmith makes a case for math that actually applies to your everyday decisions—and shows how parents and educators can teach it at home. A Fourth-Grade Science Test Gone Wrong An unforgettable story about how one exam nearly crushed a curious kid's confidence… and what it says about how we measure learning. The Financial Advisor Dilemma Solved Joe Saul-Sehy and OG unpack the key differences between bank advisors and independents, including fee structures, fiduciary responsibilities, and what really matters when choosing your financial guide. Lights, Camera, Reform Dintersmith shares the powerful stories behind his documentaries—including Most Likely to Succeed and the upcoming Multiple Choice—and why his new book Aftermath is a must-read for anyone who believes education should prepare us for real life. The Psychology of Math Anxiety and Money Mistakes We explore how bad math experiences lead to financial decision paralysis, and how to rebuild confidence one calculation at a time. Neighbor Doug's Trivia Takes the Stage Whether it connects to math or not, Neighbor Doug delivers his signature trivia moment with flair—and possibly a tangent or two. Math shouldn't be a barrier to better money decisions. This episode arms you with a fresh mindset for yourself, your kids, and maybe even your school board. If you're a math teacher, financial coach, or just someone who once cried over fractions, we want to hear from you. Join the conversation in our Facebook group, The Basement, and tell us: How are you making math practical—or how do you wish you'd learned it? FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/math-that-you-need-in-your-life-1715 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you making big decisions without applying real judgement? In this Ask the Expert episode, Sarah speaks with Sir Andrew Likierman about what good judgement looks like at work—and how to improve it. They talk about the difference between decisions and judgement, the stages of the judgement process, how to get better at reading the (virtual room) and learn from poor choices. You'll learn how to apply a practical framework to improve your own judgement, no matter your role.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:54 Is judgement a quality or skill? 01:50 Judgement and decision-making05:25 The 6 stages of the judgement process08:43 Establishing a trusted person10:06 Reading the room, zoom or teams meeting13:21 Understanding your strengths and weaknesses16:54 Famous examples of bad judgement18:11 The importance of listening19:24 Persevering when it's time to stop22:33 Common watch-outs with judgement23:35 Should you trust instinct & gut feeling? 25:43 Managing risk29:22 Final thoughts

Send us a textWe dive deep into how digital algorithms shape our thinking and behavior through subtle reward systems rather than direct commands, exploring Michael Aponte's concept of "digitally optimized obedience" and its far-reaching implications for individual autonomy and society. Drawing from Aponte's research, the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, and Harvard Medical School findings, we examine how technology is fundamentally reshaping our sense of morality and acceptable speech through invisible algorithmic nudges.• Digitally optimized obedience works through rewards and incentives, not direct commands or fear• Algorithms create feedback loops that train users to behave in ways that generate engagement • Content amplification functions as implicit moral approval while shadow-banning marks ideas as unacceptable• Echo chambers and filter bubbles create the illusion of information while narrowing our perspectives• Algorithms deliberately escalate content toward more extreme versions to maintain engagement• Digital platforms known to target children's developing brains despite awareness of potential harm• Self-censorship emerges as users internalize algorithmic preferences to gain social rewards• Reclaiming autonomy requires conscious awareness of how algorithms shape our choicesTake a moment to consider how deeply algorithms are influencing your thoughts and behaviors. What does genuine freedom of choice look like in our digitally optimized world? Please like, comment, share, and subscribe to Thinking2Think for more explorations into the forces shaping our minds.Support the show

Send us a textThe Stanford Prison Experiment reveals how ordinary people transform under situational power, challenging our understanding of good versus evil.• Philip Zimbardo's childhood in the South Bronx shaped his interest in how good people do bad things• 24 normal college students were randomly assigned as guards or prisoners in a basement "prison" at Stanford• Guards quickly embraced authority, implementing degradation rituals and psychological domination• The experiment shows three levels of influence: personal traits, situational context, and systemic forces• Mechanisms of corruption include moral disengagement, deindividuation, conformity, and dehumanization• Abu Ghraib prison abuses directly parallel the experiment's findings, even cited in the official investigation• Resistance is possible through mindfulness, questioning authority, and understanding influence tactics• Whistleblowers like Joe Darby (Abu Ghraib) and Christina Maslach (SPE) show the power of moral courage• The "banality of heroism" concept suggests anyone can choose ethical action even in difficult situations• Breaking free from situational scripts requires awareness and critical thinking - your true superpowersBreak the script. You were meant to think freely.Support the show

Daniel Kahneman won the Nobel Prize for proving we're not as rational as we think. In this timeless conversation we discuss how to think clearly in a world full of noise, the invisible forces that cloud our judgement, and why more information doesn't equal better thinking. Kahneman also reveals the mental model he discovered at 22 that still guides elite teams today.  Approximate timestamps:  (00:36) – Episode Introduction   (05:37) – Daniel Kahneman on Childhood and Early Psychology   (12:44) – Influences and Career Path   (15:32) – Working with Amos Tversky   (17:20) – Happiness vs. Life Satisfaction   (21:04) – Changing Behavior: Myths and Realities   (24:38) – Psychological Forces Behind Behavior   (28:02) – Understanding Motivation and Situational Forces   (30:45) – Situational Awareness and Clear Thinking   (34:11) – Intuition, Judgment, and Algorithms   (39:33) – Improving Decision-Making with Structured Processes   (43:26) – Organizational Thinking and Dissent   (46:00) – Judgment Quality and Biases   (50:12) – Teaching Negotiation Through Understanding   (52:14) – Procedures That Elevate Group Thinking   (55:30) – Recording and Reviewing Decisions   (57:58) – The Concept of Noise in Decision-Making   (01:01:14) – Reducing Noise and Improving Accuracy   (01:04:09) – Replication Crisis and Changing Beliefs   (01:08:21) – Why Psychologists Overestimate Their Hypotheses   (01:12:20) – Closing Thoughts and Gratitude Thanks to MINT MOBILE for sponsoring this episode: Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at MINTMOBILE.com/KNOWLEDGEPROJECT. Newsletter - The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upgrade — If you want to hear my thoughts and reflections at the end of the episode, join our membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get your own private feed. Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tkppodcast Photograph: Richard Saker/The Guardian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're about to learn:Why your brain rewards you for being biased—and how to break the cycleThe two-minute breathing trick that helps you think clearly under pressureHow to build “brain reserve” to protect your mind as you ageWhat if I told you your brain is literally shrinking right now?I've been into brain hacks since I was a kid. I believed “mind over matter” was more than a saying—it was a strategy. And I swear I used it to outgrow asthma.I have this core memory in 8th grade. We were running the mile in P.E., and I started feeling that tightness in my chest, like I couldn't get a full breath in. My P.E. teacher looked freaked out, holding out my inhaler like “take it.”But I didn't. I just slowed down, took the deepest breaths I could, and kept repeating something in my head like “my lungs are healing.”That's the last time I really remember having an asthma attack. Maybe something small came up later, but nothing that stuck. After that, I became a cross country runner.That moment changed the way I thought about what the mind can do. It made me wonder how much of what we accept as “just the way we are” could actually change.Today's guest is Dr. Therese Huston. She's a cognitive scientist who realized neuroscience finally has tools that apply to real life. She wrote Sharp: How to Make Better Decisions, Solve Problems, and Think More Clearly—and she's breaking down how we can actually train our brains to work better.Links from the episode:Show Notes: mindlove.com/411Join the Mind Love CollectiveSign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspiredSupport Mind Love SponsorsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions by L. David Marquet, Michael A. Gillespie https://www.amazon.com/Distancing-Leaders-Reframe-Better-Decisions/dp/0593713109 Distance gives you perspective. Bestselling author of Turn the Ship Around! former US Navy Captain David Marquet and professor of psychology Michael Gillespie show you how to make better decisions by becoming your own coach. Be yourself. Be fully present. Be in the moment. This is a message we hear constantly. While this may be beneficial some of the time, the biggest obstacle to making wiser decisions that actually drive lasting success is ourselves. Being fully immersed in our own limited point of view biases our decisions toward defending our previous actions and maintaining our self-image. We need to exit our me-here-and-now self and get an outside perspective that sees us and the situation we are in objectively. We need a coach. This book shows us how to become our own coach by using a mental technique called psychological distancing. We do this in three ways: self-distancing, spatial distancing, and temporal distancing. First, we can be someone else, inhabiting another's perspective. This activates the neutral observer's outside point of view. Second, we can be somewhere else. We zoom out and see ourselves from afar, as just another person who is part of a larger context. Third, we can be sometime else, imagining that we are our future selves who are thinking back to what we wish we had done today. In each case, we can coach ourselves from this distanced perspective. The result is a powerful and immediate reframe of how we see ourselves, our situation, and what we should do. Featuring compelling scientific research, business cases, and exercises, Distancing equips us with effective practical tools to reduce anxiety, see more clearly, and make better decisions for ourselves and for our organizations.

What if the most effective way to innovate in veterinary medicine isn't to start something new, but to take something that already works and make it work better? This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak explore insights from Luke Hedlund, the Founder of Tucannon Partners, about exactly that approach. Luke is looking for one business within vet med to manage and make a majority investment in. He is open to vet clinics, but he's more focused on vendors to vet clinics. Luke shares his approach to fixing the issues that frustrate everyone - ineffective meetings, unclear communication, and poor decision-making processes. He also discusses the risks of chasing inflated valuations over product-market fit, and explains why imaging and workflow improvements hold untapped potential for better pet care and business performance.   Learn more about Tucannon Partners. Luke Hedlund recommends “The Manager's Handbook: Five Simple Steps to Build a Team, Stay Focused, Make Better Decisions, and Crush Your Competition” by David Dodson for practical leadership frameworks.

Send us a textWe dive deep into the psychology of collective obedience during the COVID-19 pandemic, examining how fear, authority, and group dynamics influenced behavior on a massive scale. Michael Aponsis' paper "Six Feet of Separation from Reality" serves as our guide for understanding how societies fell in line with unprecedented uniformity.• The COVID-19 response characterized as a "global obedience experiment" where policies spread alongside the virus• Comparison to Stanley Milgram's obedience studies, with pandemic compliance driven by internal fear rather than direct commands• How fear served as the primary engine for compliance, creating visceral rather than rational responses• The transformation of science into "sacred science" where questioning became taboo• Matthias Desmet's concept of "mass formation" explaining how isolated, anxious populations gravitate toward unifying narratives• The shift from seeing obedience as following orders to "emotional obedience" where moral pressure drives compliance• The costs beyond restrictions: loss of intellectual humility, curiosity, and interpersonal trust• People reduced to potential threats rather than fellow humans, fundamentally changing social dynamics• The dangerous elevation of obedience as the highest virtue and questioning as harmful• Aponte's call to action: normalizing dissent, embracing nuance, and rebuilding tolerance for uncertaintyPlease check out Michael Aponte's "Obedient Nation" series on the Thinking to Think podcast for more insights on this vital topic.Support the show

What does it really take to build resilience—and how do you know when to push through or pivot?In this episode of Decidedly, we're joined by Dr. MH Pelletier, work psychologist and author of The Resilience Plan, to break down what resilience looks like in business, leadership, and life. You'll learn how to strategically build mental strength, recognize early signs of burnout, and make better decisions that align with your goals and values.We explore:✅ The difference between resilience, grit, and anti-fragility✅ How to recover from stress without quitting your goals✅ Daily habits that boost emotional and mental endurance✅ Signs of burnout most leaders ignore✅ How resilient teams function (and how to build one)✅ Decision-making strategies during adversity✅ Why self-awareness is the key to success

Send us a textThe profound psychological mechanisms that make cults effective operate invisibly throughout our society, from social media platforms to political movements, creating powerful pressures that silence independent thought.• Cult psychology extends far beyond stereotypical fringe groups, operating in corporate boardrooms, political rallies, and even school classrooms• Robert Lifton's eight characteristics of cult environments include milieu control, demand for purity, confession, and sacred science• Stephen Hassan's BITE model examines how groups control behavior, information, thought, and emotions• Social media algorithms create echo chambers that reward ideological purity and punish nuance• The human need for belonging makes even intelligent people vulnerable to group pressure• Modern groups enforce "moral conformity" where dissent becomes a character flaw rather than intellectual disagreement• Breaking free from high-control groups feels like "social suicide" but offers the ultimate liberation• Truly healthy communities normalize doubt, reward nuance, and honor the courage to say "I'm not sure"Support the show

In today's episode, I share how my meetups turned into an unexpected global research project on human connection, energy, and intention. I talk about the difference between motivation and inspiration, the real value of rejection, and why the people who love us most often hold us back without meaning to. I explain how I prioritize decisions using relativity, association, and what feeds me, even when it drains me. From funding pitches to spiritual alignment, I walk through how to build something meaningful in both the practical and infinite sense, and why asking “for the sake of what?” can reframe your purpose, guide your energy, and keep you grounded.

Send us a textSeries: Obedient NationEpisode 1 of 5: The Psychology of ObedienceHosts:  Dr. Elias Quinn and Lyra Morgan We explore the startling capacity of ordinary people to obey authority figures, even when directed to perform acts that violate their personal conscience and moral codes.• Drawing from Michael Aponte's "The Shock Heard Around the World," we examine Milgram's famous obedience experiments• 65% of participants administered what they believed were potentially lethal shocks simply because an authority figure instructed them to continue• Three psychological mechanisms enable blind obedience: the agentic state, incremental compliance, and moral framing • These same forces operate in cults, political tribalism, and groupthink scenarios• The COVID-19 pandemic revealed similar patterns of compliance, social pressure, and suppression of dissent• Understanding these mechanisms within ourselves is the first step toward maintaining independent critical thinking• Cultivating awareness and discernment helps us resist harmful influence while holding true to our valuesSubscribe, like, and share this episode to help spread these important conversations about human psychology and critical thinking in today's complex world.Support the show

Send us a textWe dig into the psychology of blind obedience, exploring how the findings from Milgram's famous shock experiment continue to echo powerfully in today's world from cults to pandemic responses and political tribalism.• The Milgram experiment revealed 65% of participants would deliver maximum "shocks" when instructed by an authority figure• Three key conditions facilitate obedience: legitimate-seeming authority, diffused responsibility, and gradual escalation• The "agentic state" allows people to transfer responsibility to authority figures and bypass their own moral judgment• Cult dynamics weaponize the same psychological principles found in Milgram's experiment• During the pandemic, social pressure and fear of being labeled "anti-science" discouraged questioning of changing directives• Political tribalism mirrors cult psychology with blind loyalty, moral framing, and punishment of dissenters• The Dunning-Kruger effect combines with obedience to create people who are confidently wrong yet resistant to correction• Critical thinking and self-awareness are the antidotes to blind obedience• We should reframe dissent as a form of care rather than rebellion or betrayal• Understanding these psychological mechanisms gives us power to consciously choose whether to be influenced by themKeep thinking to think and practicing conscious, critical engagement with the authorities in your life.Support the show

In this episode, we'll be talking about making decisions and the idea of being an indecisive person. I'm sure, like me, this is something that you have also struggled with at least some point in the past, and whether we're talking about life-changing decisions, or simple everyday choices, getting better at deciding on what to do will improve our lives.The main areas I cover today are why we have a hard time making decisions, and also some tips and tricks on how to get better. And of course, as always, I'll be sharing useful English phrases and words throughout.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast331Level 3 is coming to Level Up English this August! Private coachingAudio lessons for busy peoplePronunciation & Writing feedbackBonus episodesClick here to claim your 60%! Be fast! Spaces are limited.Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

In this episode of the Lead Culture Podcast, Jenni Catron continues the Summer of Leadership series by tackling one of the most overlooked yet essential leadership skills: decision-making. Whether you're leading a small team or an entire organization, how decisions are made—and how clearly that process is communicated—can either build trust or breed confusion.Jenni outlines three keys to clear, confident decision-making:Define the Who – Clarify who has decision-making authority at every level.Align Decisions with Values – Ensure every decision reflects your organization's core values.Communicate the Why – Explain the rationale behind decisions to foster understanding and trust.This episode offers practical insights for leaders who want to bring more clarity, consistency, and cultural alignment to the decisions they make every day. Plus, Jenni shares simple next steps you can take to assess and improve your team's decision-making process right away.We need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we're available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

The conflict between our primitive brain and our prefrontal cortex is as old as our brain itself. Primitive brain wants to avoid pain, pursue immediate pleasure, and conserve energy, while our prefrontal cortex wants to plan for long-term goals and growth to improve the quality of our life. This conflict will often trigger internal negotiation between the two parts of our brain. When we can learn to increase our awareness around this negotiation and apply some tools to our thinking, we can find it easier to shut down the negotiation, keep the commitments we make to ourselves, and grow in our self-respect and self-trust. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #58 The Brain and the Mind #159 When Your Brain Lies to You #169 What Don't You Want? #229 How to Make Better Decisions #301 The Primitive Brain Problem #316 Confidence to Make Tough Decisions Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/

Ever feel like you're swimming against the current in your business? In this episode, Tracy interviews Erin Claire Jones, one of the world's leading Human Design experts, about how understanding your unique design can transform your decision-making and business approach. Erin shares her journey from a chance NYC encounter to pioneering accessible Human Design education for hundreds of thousands worldwide.Discover the five Human Design types, decision-making authorities, and how your profile numbers reveal your life phases. Whether you're a Generator who responds to opportunities or a Projector who guides through invitation, this conversation provides practical insights for working with your natural energy instead of against it.In This Episode, You'll Learn:[5:54] The five Human Design types and how each one is wired to thrive[20:48] Decision-making strategies: Why some people should sleep on decisions while others trust their gut instantly[28:44] The seven authorities and how to know which decision-making style is yours[33:30] The six-line profile: Why your 50s might be when you truly hit your prime[40:49] Single vs. split definition: Are you wired to be independent or collaborative?[48:20] Why some people see all sides of every argument (and why that's actually a gift)Here are the resources mentioned:Erin's New Book: How Do You Choose? A Human Design Guide to What's Best for You at Work, in Love, and in LifeGet Your Custom Human Design Blueprint Guide - Use code TRACY for a discountFree Human Design Chart: Look up your type at humandesignblueprint.comFree Event: Permission Granted - Learn to find more flow using Human DesignDeep Dive Program: Transformative Human Design - Live course to master your chartDesire AI Demo: See how to create messaging that resonates instantly at flourishthriveacademy.com/desireAIdemoConnect with Erin Claire Jones:Follow @erinclairejones on InstagramFollow @humandesignblueprint on InstagramAre you enjoying the podcast? We'd be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven't done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won't get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews  InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook

Life is full of hard choices, confusing relationships, and spiritual questions — and we don't have to navigate any of it alone. In this message from our series in the Gospel of Matthew, we're learning how to ask God for the wisdom we actually need and trust Him as a loving Father who gives good gifts — even when those gifts come in the form of discipline or growth.Whether you're facing a big decision, dealing with a difficult person, or just unsure of what God is doing in your life, this message will encourage you to seek wisdom that's not just smart — but spirit-filled.Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUV2tfAVC_fN_q4Yr03c__gdE_wToHB77--Support content like this and the vision of Sandals Church at http://sandalschurch.com/support/Join our email list for content updates: http://sandalschurch.com/subscribeDownload the Sandals Church App: http://sandalschurch.com/app/If you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected, please email us anytime at online@sandalschurch.com!

Remember that God has a plan for your life.  Tune in to what he has designed for you.  Checking with God first, is always the best way to start.

Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Jeremy McCrea - Managing Director of Equity Research at BMO Capital Markets.Previously Mr. McCrea has held similar positions at Raymond James, AltaCorp Capital and National Bank Financial - with more than 20 years of experience exclusively covering the energy sector.Mr. McCrea also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary and is a CFA® charterholder.Since 2004, Mr. McCrea's  views on energy are frequently sought after by institutional funds, as well as various media outlets including The Globe and Mail, National Post, Bloomberg and BNN.Among other things we discussed Cognitive Biases 101: Helping Energy Investors Make Better Decisions.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Rentals Canadian Gas AssociationSupport the show

Feeling burned out by constant decision-making and endless tasks? Bob Wendover shares powerful, practical tactics from his decades of research to help you reclaim time, energy, and focus. Whether you're a team leader or simply trying to stay afloat in today's fast-paced world, this episode delivers tools to reduce overwhelm and lead with clarity.

Why do we keep choosing what's easy now, even when it costs us what we truly want later?If you're a high-achieving entrepreneur juggling work, family, and personal goals, you're no stranger to the tug-of-war between instant gratification and long-term vision. But what if the secret to better decisions—and a more fulfilling life—lies in reconnecting with someone you've been ignoring: your future self?In this episode of Success Genius, I dive deep into the science behind why we self-sabotage with short-term choices (hint: your brain thinks your future self is a stranger). I'll introduce you to a powerful tool I use with clients—and in my own life—that shifts how you think, decide, and show up daily: the Future Self Method.You'll learn how small, consistent shifts in mindset and behavior can rewire your brain, align your actions with your deepest values, and move you closer to the life—and business—you actually want. Because success isn't just about what you're building today. It's about who you're becoming.Topics covered in this episode include:●Why we choose short-term rewards over long-term benefits (aka hyperbolic discounting)●How the brain views our future selves as strangers—and what to do about it●A powerful coaching tool to align your daily decisions with long-term goals●Practical ways to build a deep connection with your future selfReady to stop sabotaging your future for fleeting wins? Tune in and discover how the Future Self Method can transform how you think, choose, and grow.Resources Mentioned:Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/bookLearn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-callContact Us: support@neillwilliams.com

"And who do we love? We love you, Colin. We love the 18 handicapper. That's amazing for us because if we get an 18 handicap, a newer youth playing, or we get a woman who is learning golf, their improvement rate is so dramatic. If we can make them more intelligent out there, if we give them a complete view of the course and they're standing on the tee box and they can see the elevation changes they can visualize their shots and we help them read their putts. That was a huge piece because most people don't know how to read greens." Pete Charleston - President and Co-Founder of GolfLogix joins host Colin Weston tafter his original appearance back in 2018 to bring us up to speed on their newest innovations that include 3D virtual reality hole flyovers. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/mDf3ssz5.jpg "With GolfLogix our vision has always been about focusing on the masses. Do we love the really good scratch golfers in the plus? Of course, but there's just not many of them." "If you make better choices, maybe you don't get that double or triple bogey. Maybe you get a bogey, maybe you get a par. Maybe you birdie it. These are all things that are possible you know when you're using something that helps you become more intelligent about the game." Are you a watcher more than a listener? Then you can watch our video with Pete on The ModGolf YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/9rwUkfOoCwM) as he walks us through a GolfLogix demo. Click on this link (https://youtu.be/9rwUkfOoCwM) or the image below as Colin and Pete extend their podcast conversation with video demos and success stories. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/97LEnLtH.jpg (https://youtu.be/9rwUkfOoCwM) Pete Charleston is an experienced entreprenuer with over a quarter century of golf startup reps under his belt. Want to connect with Pete? Check out his bio page (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/pete-charleston) to make that happen! https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/pete-charleston Download GolfLogix for free at https://www.golflogix.com/ or click on the image below. ModGolf doesn't benefit from your participation. We just like what Pete and his team have created with GolfLogix! https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/rhdZM5OC.jpg (https://www.golflogix.com/) Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear! As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building. I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests. I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf. Click to join >> https://patreon.com/Modgolf I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/q_IZwlpO.jpg (https://patreon.com/Modgolf) We want to thank our Episode Presenting Partner Golf Genius Software who have supported The ModGolf Podcast since 2019! Are you a golf course owner, manager or operator looking to increase both your profit margins and on-course experience? https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/K9NPjjAv.jpg (https://www.golfgenius.com) Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you're a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com (https://www.golfgenius.com). Special Guest: Pete Charleston - GolfLogix Co-Founder and President.

➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclaryIn this "Lessons" episode, we'll teach you how to make better decisions. We're going to show you why hard choices feel impossible - you're not actually choosing between options, you're fighting between what you want and what you think you should want. We'll give you two simple questions that instantly cut through the confusion and show you the right answer. This is about the Clarity Razor - a framework that stops you from overthinking every decision and helps you choose what you actually want instead of what looks good to other people.➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclarySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you chasing growth in your business but worried it might cost you your profits, sanity, or both? In this episode, Danielle Hayden, reformed corporate CFO and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., pulls back the curtain on the real strategies CFOs use to grow companies intentionally and profitably.  These are the 5 CFO secrets you can and should start using today! Key Takeaways:  Secret #1: Use Your Financial Reports as Decision-Making Tools - Your income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement aren't just paperwork, they're your roadmap to smart business decisions. Secret #2: Forecast for the Future, Not Just the Present - Strategic forecasting (including rolling and quarterly re-forecasts) helps you anticipate growth and plan for big investments like hiring or marketing. Secret #3: Align Spending with Your Goals - Every dollar you spend should support your vision. Focus on return-on-investment instead of random or feel-good expenses. Secret #4: Protect Your Profit - Set up multiple accounts, including a rainy-day fund, to safeguard your profit and prepare for future opportunities or challenges. Secret #5: Get Support from a Money Team - You don't have to be your own CFO. Surround yourself with financial pros who can guide you, hold you accountable, and cheer you on. Topics Discussed: Intro: The Risk of Growing on Hustle and Intuition Alone (00:00 – 02:00) CFO Secret 1: How to Use Your Financial Reports to Make Better Decisions (02:06 – 03:59) CFO Secret 2: Forecasting Strategies That Work (04:00 - 05:41) CFO Secret 3: Budgeting with Purpose - Aligning Your Spending & Goals (05:42 - 06:23) CFO Secret 4: Smart Savings Habits That Protect Profits (06:23 - 07:16) CFO Secret 5: Who You Need on Your Money Team (07:17 - 09:08)   Resources: Kickstart Accounting's CFO Services | kickstartaccountinginc.com/cfo    Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/book    Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc  

Frustrated by endless status updates and feeling stuck in the details? Project management expert Paul Koetke reveals practical strategies for middle managers drowning in deliverables.  With the right project management approach, you can transform chaos into clarity and make better decisions with less effort. Paul's down-to-earth strategies will help you master practical project management techniques to streamline your workload, boost team communication, and transform your leadership approach. Learn how to create systems that actually reduce your workload, transform boring update meetings into action sessions, and communicate effectively up and down the organization. Stop wasting time collecting data nobody uses and start leading instead of just managing. Links Mentioned: Website: koetkeconsulting.com Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulkoetke/ The Made Leader Community: https://growthsignals.co/leadership-training/

ResourcesEpisode 129. What does it take to build and maintain trust in your relationship?Episode 119. 6 Tips to Grow Empathy and Create More Connection in Your MarriageEpisode 203. How to Make Better Decisions and Solve Problems as a United TeamEpisode 108. 3 Unity Breakers that are Detrimental to Your Connection and How You Can Avoid ThemEpisode 206. Avoid These 5 Common Pitfalls to Ensure a Successful PartnershipEpisode 192. A Simple Process to Navigate Sensitive Conversations About Each Other's KidsEpisode 154. What practical and emotional shifts can you expect as you blend your family?Episode 107. 3 Disheartening Realities That No Couple Wants To Go Through - But We all Have ToEpisode 187. Basics for Blending:  How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress (Part 1 of 2)Episode 160. A 4-Part Framework for Achievable Expectations and How to Live Them OutSuggest a Topic or Ask a Question  Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know!We've made it easy.  Just click here:  https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/shareReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-callSubscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you to do that today so you don't miss a single episode.  Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us to read too! :-)  Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback! 

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In this video, I talk to Ryan Hawk about how decision-making is something you get better at by actually doing it, not just reading about it. I share how my dad let me make small, low-risk decisions as a kid, which helped me build that skill early. Now I'm doing the same with my own kids. We also touched on what I learned from college sports and how trying to protect people from every struggle they face can backfire over time. You can't outsource judgment. You can't simulate pressure. The only way to build that muscle is to make the call, see what happens, and learn from it. Most people are so afraid of being wrong that they never get enough experience to get good. But if you start when the stakes are low, you build real confidence over time. Book:   https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X     Newsletter:   https://www.nickhuber.com/newsletter     My Companies:   Offshore recruiting – https://somewhere.com   Cost segregation – https://recostseg.com   Self storage – https://boltstorage.com   RE development – http://www.boltbuilders.com   Brokerage – https://nickhuber.com   Paid ads – https://adrhino.com   SEO – https://boldseo.com   Insurance – https://titanrisk.com   Pest control – https://spidexx.com     Sell a business:   http://nickhuber.com/sell     Buy a business:   https://www.nickhuber.com/buy     Invest with me:   http://nickhuber.com/invest     Social Profiles:   X – https://www.x.com/sweatystartup   Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup   TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/sweatystartup   LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup     Podcasts:   The Sweaty Startup & The Nick Huber Show   https://open.spotify.com/show/7L5zQxijU81xq4SbVYNs81     Free PDF – How to analyze a self-storage deal:   https://sweatystartup.ck.page/79046c9b03  

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3565: Jay Harrington shares how decision fatigue sabotages our intentions by the end of the day, and how one-and-done decisions can preserve our willpower and simplify daily life. Paired with the parable of the two wolves, he reminds us that what we focus on, be it habits or mindsets, shapes our outcomes, and feeding the “good wolf” leads to more intentional, fulfilling living. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/make-better-decisions-by-only-making-them-once &  https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/feeding-the-good-wolf-inside-of-us Quotes to ponder: "Every decision we make throughout a day progressively depletes our ability to make good decisions." "By making the decision once, I didn't have to grapple with it every day." "The same fight is going on inside you - and inside every other person, too." "We get what we feed." Episode references: This is Water - David Foster Wallace's Commencement Speech: https://fs.blog/david-foster-wallace-this-is-water/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could tap into your Intuition to make better decisions… would you try? Many believe you decide with either your head, your heart or your gut… that deep, inner knowing when grappling with a situation. But what if you could better tune into that voice inside you to gain clearer insight and a solid path to follow in the months ahead? My all-star special guest today is Kim Chestney and she's simplifying how to tap into your Intuition to make better decisions. As we all gear up for back to school and saying goodbye to the summer break, I'm reaching back into the vault for some of my favorite conversations on the podcast that'll help you simplify and feel empowered moving into the new season ahead. So this week we are focusing on clarity and now more than ever, we need a guide to lead us through. Spoiler alert, that guide is YOU… and your deep, inner wisdom. Kim teaches us how to tune in to what your Intuition is trying to say.  My special guest today is Kim Chestney and she's simplifying how to tap into your Intuition to make better decisions. We tackle all aspects of it, including: How she defines “Radical Intuition” - what it is and isn't, so you can identify your own Intuition and how it's working in your life right now Why your Intuition can help you become a better entrepreneur - in what ways can it help you with decision-making at work? What the 4 types of Intuition are and how to harness and tap into them today in your daily decisions The Healer - physical The Sage - mindful The Visionary - creative The Mystic - transcendental It feels like we as humans are collectively waking up - she calls it the “Intuition Revolution” and her insight on what the next step is for all of us to rebuild and reimagine life as we know it  …and ultimately, she shares some ways we could utilize our Intuition for better self-care, so that we can choose the next right step to finish the year strong. Kim is an absolute delight and I loved chatting with her. She believes that the truth is within you and that when you surrender to it, you begin to own your inner power. Bottomline, radical change can be found when you are true to yourself… that's where we gain deep insight.  And when we do that, we all rise together. Q: Are you looking to make better decisions, personally and professionally? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/379-how-to-tap-into-your-intuition-to-make-better-decisions---with-kim-chestney-all-star

Unlock the potential of your relationships with Episode 146 of the DYL Podcast. Join host Adam Gragg as he delves into the transformative power of the DISC Personality Assessment. Discover how understanding different personality styles can enhance your connections with family, co-workers, or friends. Gain the tools to communicate effectively, minimize conflicts, and nurture harmony in every area of your life.Tune in now to see the world through the unique perspectives of a lion, otter, beaver, or golden retriever! Embrace the differences, boost your communication effectiveness, and take the courageous steps to improve your relationships today. Your journey to better connections starts here!00:00 Awkward Conversation Turns Positive03:26 "Effective Communication Strategies"06:56 Positive Influence and Small Changes12:09 Understanding DISC Personality Types15:36 Socialize to Boost Productivity17:12 Balancing Team Dynamics with DISC22:48 Super Bowl Afterparty Adventure24:26 Mastering DISC for Effective Communication29:05 "Embrace Diverse Styles for Success"30:04 "Be Fun, Be Enthusiastic"33:12 "Adapting Communication for DISC Styles"36:34 Validating D Style Decision-Makers41:49 Avoid Promises You Can't Keep44:12 Understanding 'C' and 'S' Personality Types46:40 "Self-Paced Resilience Course"ResourcesDISC Personality AssessmentSurrounded by Idiots by Thomas EriksonThe Courage to Be Yourself: How to Make Better Decisions and Live the Life You Want (Blog)5 Signs You're an Overloaded Leader & What to Do About It(Blog)The Secret to Building Grit & Resilience in Teens (Blog)How to Break the Trauma Cycle: Practical Tools & Strategies for Making a Breakthrough (Blog)30 Small but Significant Ways to Attract More Joy Right Now (Blog)Get free content to start your legacy journeyDecide Your Legacy Corporate & Group WorkshopsThanks for listening, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!Be sure to follow me on Instagram @adamgragg Connect with Decide Your Legacy! Adam Gragg is a Legacy Coach, Blogger, Podcaster, Speaker, & Mental Health Professional for nearly 25 years. Adam's life purpose is helping people & organizations find transformational clarity that propels them forward to face their biggest fears to LIVE & leave their chosen legacy. He's ultra-practical in his approach, convinced that engaging in self-reflective ACTION & practical tools, practiced consistently, WILL transform your life. He specializes in life transitions, career issues, and helping clients overcome anxiety, depression & trauma. Contact Adam HERE. if you're interested in getting started on deciding YOUR legacy.This show contains content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal or other advice.  Decide Your Legacy LLC as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show.Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you! Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

In this episode of The Art of Charm, we sit down with bestselling author and productivity renegade Oliver Burkeman to unpack his refreshingly honest approach to time, ambition, and self-worth. Drawing from his latest book Meditations for Mortals, Oliver introduces a new philosophy he calls Imperfectionism — a radical shift from hustle culture and perfection paralysis. We discuss the psychology of high achievers who constantly feel behind, the traps of productivity debt, and how letting go of perfection can paradoxically lead to real momentum, deeper relationships, and a more meaningful life. If you're constantly stuck between ambition and exhaustion, trying to “optimize” your way into fulfillment, this conversation might just be the permission slip you didn't know you needed. What to Listen For [00:00] Why all decisions come with a downside — and why that's freeing [00:03:55] What is “Imperfectionism,” and how can it help you escape productivity traps? [00:08:05] How comparison and perfectionism stop you from building meaningful connections [00:13:52] Why authenticity beats polish — in branding, leadership, and life [00:22:46] “Productivity debt” — and how it silently undermines your confidence [00:29:18] What is decision hunting, and how does it unlock real momentum? [00:33:55] Why one small outreach can reconnect you to a lost part of yourself [00:40:25] The surprising key to building lasting habits (hint: it's not willpower) [00:44:00] The “Reverse Golden Rule” that every people-pleaser needs to hear [00:53:36] Oliver's favorite meditation for starting from sanity Episode Takeaways: You're not lazy — you're stuck in the illusion of finding a perfect decision. Accepting your finitude might be your greatest advantage. Momentum doesn't come from thinking your way into action. Start small. Make a decision. Any decision. The most powerful personal brand you can build is the one where you drop the mask. If your perfectionism is driving your productivity, it's probably also driving your burnout. You can't outsource meaning — you have to make the hard trade-offs and choose your consequences intentionally. Start embodying who you want to be now, not later. Even 10 minutes a day can shift your identity. A Word From Our Sponsors Tired of awkward handshakes and collecting business cards without building real connections? Dive into our Free Social Capital Networking Masterclass. Learn practical strategies to make your interactions meaningful and boost your confidence in any social situation. Sign up for free at theartofcharm.com/sc and elevate your networking from awkward to awesome. Don't miss out on a network of opportunities! Unleash the power of covert networking to infiltrate high-value circles and build a 7-figure network in just 90 days. Ready to start? Check out our CIA-proven guide to networking like a spy! Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince—where high-end essentials meet unbeatable prices. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Shopify makes it easy to start, scale, and succeed—whether you're launching a side hustle or building the next big brand. Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Skip the waiting game and get more qualified applicants with Indeed. Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. Curious about your influence level?  Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Resources from this Episode Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts Oliver Burkeman's website Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life is made up of billions of tiny decisions. The poor decisions can lead to a lifetime of laughter. Maybe it's the bad perm you got as a teenager, or the tattoo of a dolphin eating a cheeseburger. Maybe it was the horrible guy you dated in college, or the spontaneous weekend trip that ended in disaster. I, myself, am not a super spontaneous person. I sit somewhere in the middle “meh” of it all.  I've never boarded a plane the same day (or even the same week) to take advantage of a trip deal. I've never signed up for a class on a whim. I never even ditched school. I research restaurant menus in advance because I like to know what I'm getting before I'm there. I study the weather in an hour-by-hour breakdown each morning before leaving the house. I could never live a nomadic life–I even cross-reference review sites before booking a hotel. I think the best way to describe me is measured. But even if you are measured like me–that doesn't mean you've honed the skillset of making strategic decisions. Most of us don't think through big or small decisions with any particular level of strategy, which is why my guest on this week's episode of Bound + Determined is going to shed light on why we SHOULD be making decisions in a more thoughtful way.  Abby Davisson is the Founder and CEO of the Money and Love Institute and an expert on holistic decision-making. As a former Fortune 200 executive and after two decades of making change from within organizations, she launched her own business, focused on helping leaders make smart choices for lasting success in work and life. Abby's professional experience includes strategy-focused roles in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, including nearly a decade at Gap Inc., where she served as president of the Gap Foundation and co-founded the company's employee resource group for working parents. She's also the Co-Author of MONEY, AND LOVE: AN INTELLIGENT ROADMAP FOR LIFE'S BIGGEST DECISIONS, a guide for navigating life's most consequential and daunting decisions using research-based insights road-tested in a popular Stanford University course.  Abby has immersed herself in endless research that shows us how the decisions we make around love (and otherwise!) have financial consequences. Tune in to learn her framework that can be used for better decisions in love and life!  

Emotional Intelligence in Communication: Building Stronger ConnectionsIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh engages with Steve Gallegos, the president and founder of the Stevie G. Success Group. Steve's varied career as a U.S. Marine, police officer, trial lawyer, commercial photographer, and recording artist provides him with unique insights into the art of communication. This blog post explores key themes from their conversation, offering actionable advice and expert recommendations to enhance your communication skills.Steve Gallegos emphasizes that effective communication is crucial for success in both personal and professional settings. He identifies three pillars of effective communication: self-talk, audience focus, and engagement techniques. Self-talk involves the internal dialogue within our minds, which can often be negative due to past experiences. To overcome this, Steve suggests cultivating positive self-talk by identifying and challenging negative beliefs and replacing them with positive affirmations. This transformation can boost confidence and improve communication skills.Focusing on the audience is another critical aspect of effective communication. Steve advises understanding your audience's needs and tailoring your message to resonate with them. Engaging actively with your audience by asking questions and encouraging participation fosters a deeper connection. Steve also discusses his approach to client engagement, emphasizing the importance of addressing underlying communication issues within organizations. By investing in communication skills through workshops, personalized coaching, and fostering open communication, companies can enhance performance and morale. For more insights, Steve invites listeners to explore resources on his website, https://www.steviegsuccess.com/.About Steve Gallegos:With a kaleidoscope of experiences shaping his journey, Steve Gallegos is not your typical success expert. Known widely as " America's Ambassador on Success,” Steve is an authority on personal development, communication, and self-mastery. With a career that spans the disciplined halls of the U.S. Marine Corps to the high-stakes world of law enforcement, Steve learned resilience and adaptability early on. These lessons proved invaluable as he transitioned into the creative realm, exploring his passions as a singer-songwriter, recording artist, and published photographer. Yet, Steve's journey was far from over.Embracing new challenges, he became a Board-Certified Trial Lawyer, mastering persuasion and human psychology in the courtroom. Not content with excelling in just one field, Steve also ventured into the digital frontier as an Internet Entrepreneur, navigating the ever-evolving landscape of online business. He is a best-selling and award-winning author of “ How to Live Remarkably: Proven Strategies to Solve Your Problems, Make Better Decisions, and Eliminate Stress.” His upcoming book release “Unshackled: For Women Ready to Yell CUT! and Write and Direct Their Own Life,” is a transformational guide that empowers women to step beyond being passive participants in their life stories. The book shows women how to yell CUT! and become the writers, producers, and directors of their own lives, enabling them to create meaningful, purpose-driven futures.Steve' s work empowers entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners to break free from limiting beliefs, improve communication, and build authentic relationships. His unique approach blends practical, real-world strategies with deep personal insight, helping his clients achieve lasting success in both personal and professional spheres. Through his coaching, speaking engagements, and groundbreaking personal development programs, Steve inspires and guides others toward...

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