Who am I? 35,000… that’s the average number of decisions you make in a day. Thank goodness our brains have automated systems to make all those rapid decisions throughout our day. Still, we’re faced with decisions we have to think through. You can practice applying a...

We all have limited resources Today, I want to revisit a familiar topic that we've discussed in the past – the sunk cost bias. Biases play a crucial role in shaping our decisions. Our brains employ a remarkable tool known as heuristics. This automated sorting...

How you feel about risk? We all have our unique comfort levels on the risk spectrum – from cautious to adventurous. Your place on this continuum affects your decisions. When I think about risk, I think of it as a continuum that I call a Risk Line. How risk averse or...

Is this happening to you? This is literally the first fall, since before COVID, that I feel inspired by the new school year. What’s so interesting is the new ideas and new decisions I'm making because of what I’ve been through. Is this happening for you?  I'm so...

Would you like some ideas? When my son was in college, I noticed that whenever he talked about a problem, I would instantly shift into "fixing" mode. But here's the thing – it wasn't all that effective. So, I decided to change my approach.  Today, I'd like to dive...

Think about communication? I've got a quick story to share that got me thinking about communication and decision-making. I went outside to film Thoughtful Thursday. In less than a minute, the sound of rain cascading through the trees caught me by surprise, almost like...

“You've got this!” So often when I’m coaching or teaching, I see symptoms that point to a decision making opportunity – confusion, inaction, frustration, analysis paralysis, and the fear of doing it wrong. Many times I hear Why can’t I take action? I’m not motivated...

I’m back from my vacation. I feel like I’ve gone fishing and I’m still not ready to be home. You may not be aware, but I’m writing a book about decision making and as I slip back into life I feel like I’m just behind. So often when coaching clients or talking with...

Release your feelings of guilt I reached out to one of the pioneering experts of decision making to support you with even more clarity about decisions and outcomes. Jim Matheson, my dad, shares an important life story about someone his work impacted deeply. Watch this...