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Decision Inertia: Break Free and Find Success
In life, we often find ourselves stuck in a state of decision inertia, where we hesitate to make choices or take action. It’s that familiar feeling of being caught in a cycle of indecision, procrastination, and missed opportunities. But what causes decision inertia, and how can we break free from its grip? Understanding Decision Inertia…
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Believing is Seeing – How to Make Ideas Come to Life
E.A.Fife
There is an old saying, “Seeing is Believing.” This saying refers to the reality that people need to see something come to life before believing that it is possible. It affects adoption of new ideas or pursuing of goals. People are more likely to pursue an idea or goal if they have seen someone else…
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The Ladder of Inference: Climbing Towards a Better Understanding
We often make these decisions with incomplete knowledge. However, we make these judgments based on our biases and assumptions, even if we are not conscious of them. One tool that can help us navigate this cognitive minefield is the Ladder of Inference. Chris Argyris, business theorist, developed the Ladder of Inference to explain how we…
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11 Unsaid Rules of Workplace Etiquette
Many adults spend a significant amount of their lives in the workplace, either remotely or in person. One common reason that people leave the workplace is because of an environment that is unpleasant due to poor etiquette. Cultivating a positive workplace can increase employee loyalty and retention and overall well-being. There are certain unspoken etiquette…
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Stuck on a problem? The Solution is 5 Steps Away
You’re 45 minutes into a Teams Meeting discussing a challenging issue. It’s the third call of its kind. There is no solution in sight. Frustration is mounting on all sides. Disagreement is rampant. Everyone believes that their solution is right and they raise their defenses, prepped to battle it out until everyone else agrees. With…