Eric Johnson

Dr. Eric Johnson, a leading expert in behavioral decision research and Director at Columbia Business School, explores the intricacies of decision-making. He discusses how the presentation of choices can significantly impact our decisions, from organ donation to environmentally friendly products. Eric emphasizes the importance of choice architecture, explaining how simplifying options can lead to better outcomes. He also offers insights on navigating decisions under pressure and the psychological biases that can affect our choices in high-stakes situations.

Eric Johnson, Director of the Center for Decision Sciences at Columbia Business School, dives into the intricate world of decision-making. He discusses his book, highlighting how choice architecture influences our daily decisions—often without our conscious knowledge. The conversation explores 'sludge' in choices and how the framing of options can lead us to better or worse decisions. From shopping habits to navigating conflicting goals, Johnson reveals the surprising power of small changes in our environment to shape our choices.

Eric Johnson, a Professor at Columbia Business School and an expert in choice architecture, unveils the hidden influences on our decision-making processes. He discusses how environments shape our choices, emphasizing the psychological factors behind default options. The conversation covers educational access and the barriers for first-generation college students, the impact of college admissions on career trajectories, and how design in apps can manipulate decisions. Johnson even touches on organ donation systems and their varied outcomes, shedding light on the significance of choice architecture.

Eric Johnson, an expert on sharing Jesus with Mormons, joins Jonathan Morrow in a practical conversation on how to compassionately share the truth with Mormons. They discuss understanding Mormon beliefs, the differences in beliefs on grace and the nature of God, the importance of knowing the Bible, and practical advice on sharing faith. They also share a story of a couple transitioning from Mormonism to Christianity and encourage listeners to continue praying for effective evangelism.

Join Adam Keller, Senior Technologist at AWS, Elad Ben-Israel, Co-Founder of Wing and creator of the AWS CDK, and Eric Johnson, Principal Developer Advocate for Serverless at AWS, as they discuss the evolution of cloud development. They delve into the shift from Infrastructure as Code to Infrastructure Plus Code, emphasizing the role of powerful tools like the CDK and Wing. The conversation highlights the challenges of managing complex tech solutions, the importance of better abstractions, and how generative AI can streamline operational processes for developers.

Ben Smith and Eric Johnson, Principal Developer Advocates for Serverless at AWS, dive into the transformative world of AWS Step Functions. They discuss how these tools simplify the orchestration of complex workflows, enhancing efficiency in serverless architectures. The duo shares insights on favorite patterns like concurrent processing and reusable workflows. They also highlight significant improvements in Step Functions, making them more powerful and versatile than ever before. Tune in for expert tips and helpful resources to streamline your workflow management!

David Boyne and Eric Johnson discuss Event-Driven Architecture visuals, emphasizing event design, delivery failures, and communication between bounded contexts. They provide advice for architects, explore Zettelkasten note-taking, and highlight the value of visuals in learning complex concepts. The podcast delves into creating visual representations of communication patterns in EDA and the significance of EDA in modern service architectures.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson discusses his political journey from Democratic to Republican, navigating party ideologies, voter fraud, and leadership responsibilities. He shares challenges as a Democratic mayor facing activist pressure to defund the police by 60%, tax reform struggles, and criticism of liberal policies. The conversation also touches on humanitarian needs in Israel, the defund the police movement, conservative values, and support for law enforcement amidst political shifts.

Eric Johnson, a Columbia Business School professor and author of The Elements of Choice, discusses the fascinating concept of choice architecture and how it shapes decision-making in business. He highlights the hidden costs of choices that can undermine long-term growth. Courtney Baker, Chief Revenue Officer at Full Focus, joins in to explore how empowering teams and delegating decisions can foster better outcomes. The conversation also emphasizes balancing quick decision-making with thorough analysis and the emotional complexities leaders face in letting go of control.

Eric Johnson, CTO of GitLab, discusses managing remote teams, using git for everything, servant-leadership vs situational leadership, and balancing parenthood and career. They also explore the benefits of remote work, importance of taking time off, and factors in hiring and determining salaries.