Peak Performance Leadership Never Go With Your Gut | Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | Episode 98
In a world where the pace of change and the complexity of challenges are ever-increasing, leaders are consistently tasked with making decisions that impact not only their organizations but also the people within them. Effective decision-making is crucial, yet many leaders rely on intuition or "gut feelings" rather than informed, evidence-based approaches. This reliance can lead to significant pitfalls and missed opportunities. This episode dismantles the myth of intuitive decision-making, illustrating why leaders should avoid going with their gut and instead employ strategies grounded in cognitive neuroscience and behavioral economics. Unpacking topics such as organizational tribalism, cognitive biases, and the dangers of unchecked intuition, this episode offers actionable strategies for leaders to improve their decision-making processes.
Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is a cognitive neuroscientist and expert on behavioral economics and decision making. As CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, he spent over two decades consulting, coaching, speaking and training hundreds of clients across North America, Europe, and Australia, including Aflac, IBM, Honda, Wells Fargo, and the World Wildlife Fund. With over 15 years in academia, including 7 as a professor at Ohio State University, he published dozens of peer-reviewed pieces in academic journals such as Behavior and Social Issues and the Journal of Social and Political Psychology. His thought leadership is featured in Fast Company, CBS News, Time, CNBC, Inc Magazine, and elsewhere.
Never Go With Your Gut Topics
During this episode, Gleb and I discuss the following topics:
- [00:00:00] Introduction to Decision Making: The importance of leaders making informed decisions rather than relying on gut instincts.
- [00:01:48] Gleb Tsipursky's Background: Insights into Gleb's expertise in cognitive neuroscience and decision-making.
- [00:03:17] Why Intuition Can Lead to Poor Decisions: Discussion on the pitfalls of relying on gut instincts in leadership roles.
- [00:08:07] Evoutionary Background: Explanation of how our instincts are not evolved for today's business environment.
- [00:11:02] Organizational Tribalism: Exploring the impact of tribalism on organizational culture and decision-making.
- [00:16:04] Cognitive Biases and Leadership: Identifying common cognitive biases and their effects on decision-making.
- [00:25:06] Tools for Better Decision Making: Strategies to overcome biases and improve decision processes.
- [00:31:12] Effective Decision-Making Techniques: Tools and techniques leaders can use to make better decisions.
- [00:44:33] Final Thoughts on Decision Making: Importance of wise decision-making in leadership and organizations.
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