The Decision-Making Trap: How to Escape It

Guests:Andries van der Leij

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In this episode we’re diving deep into decision-making with Drs. Andries van der Leij. From hiring the right talent to handling high-pressure situations, we break down how the brain navigates complex choices and the biases that can lead us astray.

We also share tips on how to improve your decision-making skills using neuroscience-backed strategies. Whether you’re a HR professional or just navigating life’s daily decisions, this episode will help you cut through the noise and avoid decision fatigue!

Key Themes:

  • How the brain processes decisions (simple vs complex)
  • Factors influencing decisions in talent management
  • Avoiding decision fatigue and choice overload
  • Improving decision-making with neuroscience-backed strategies
  • Dealing with stress and high-stakes decisions
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The Decision-Making Trap: How to Escape ItGuests: Andries van der Leij

In this episode we’re diving deep into decision-making with Drs. Andries van der Leij. From hiring the right talent to handling high-pressure situations, we break down how the brain navigates complex choices and the biases that can lead us astray.

We also share tips on how to improve your decision-making skills using neuroscience-backed strategies. Whether you’re a HR professional or just navigating life’s daily decisions, this episode will help you cut through the noise and avoid decision fatigue!

Key Themes:

  • How the brain processes decisions (simple vs complex)
  • Factors influencing decisions in talent management
  • Avoiding decision fatigue and choice overload
  • Improving decision-making with neuroscience-backed strategies
  • Dealing with stress and high-stakes decisions

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In this episode, we dive into why decision-making has become such a struggle in modern life. With an overload of choices, many of us experience decision paralysis or simple dissatisfaction after making a decision!

Lucie explores the famous Paradox of Choice, explaining how cognitive overload affects our brains, and shares practical strategies to improve decision-making. From Steve Jobs' black turtleneck to the 10/10/10 rule, these tips will help you free up mental capacity and make smarter choices every day. 🧠

Key Themes:

  • Decision fatigue from cognitive overload
  • Paradox of Choice: too many options, worse outcomes
  • Practical strategies for freeing up mental space
  • Decision-making tips: Steve Jobs’ routine, 10/10/10 rule
  • How chunking can reduce decision paralysis