by Christi Barrett | Decision-making, Judgment
For some people, making decisions isn’t easy. Decision anxiety is on the rise, in part because it’s very difficult to grasp all of the ever-changing dynamics of situations. When the stakes are high, it is tempting to delay decision-making by continuing to...
by Christi Barrett | Decision-making, Judgment, Leadership, Strategic
Is your leadership consistent, regardless of the setting you are in, the people you’re with or the circumstances you’re facing? Consistency in leadership may sound like a recipe for boring sameness or rigid thinking. On the contrary, being a consistent...
by Christi Barrett | Creativity, Crisis, Decision-making
You’re facing a crisis and working hard not to panic. Sure, it’s not your first emergency, and you survived the others. What tools can you use this time to not only survive, but maintain clear thinking in the midst of chaos? Use situational awareness. Law...
by John Barrett | Decision-making
The global economic crisis was created, at least in part, by a tremendous number of bad decisions. Most of these fateful judgments were made by smart, professional people. A few were the result of incredible greed and short-term thinking. But for the most part, the...
by Christi Barrett | Decision-making
You’re in a meeting discussing an important issue, and you need to make a decision. Bob doesn’t offer his opinions, but he does ask a lot of questions. Bob thinks, “Hey, this is great. My questions will help us really understand what’s going on...