Decisive AREA Method

Listen to this episode of the?Problem Solved Podcast?as Cheryl Strauss Einhorn sits down to learn from?Michelle Maidenberg, Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R, CGP, a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, adjunct professor at New York University and TED-X speaker as she discusses her new?book about emotional avoidance called?Ace Your Life, Unleash Your Best Self and Live The Life You Want. In this episode, you will learn how to identify, label and better?engage with emotions so that you can listen to what they are communicating without?sacrificing the quality of your decision-making-or your life.?Dr. Maidenberg’s work,?predicated on acceptance, compassion, and empowerment skills, “helps those who feel slightly “stuck” and are seeking personal growth and enhancement as well as those with more complex “stuckness” caused by trauma, cumulative stress, or other significant challenges.” #decisionmaking #podcast #emotionalintelligence #problemsolving #leadership https://lnkd.in/gGHuCxpS

Why do decisions sometimes go wrong? It’s easy to fall into patterns of thinking that seem logical but actually get in the way of success. These common decision-making shortcuts—or myths—can quietly derail us without us even realizing it. The good news? By identifying these myths and learning to navigate around them, you can dramatically improve your outcomes. And who wouldn’t want that? Take a look at the 11 decision-making myths below. Which one trips you up the most? Let me know in the comments!

Last week, I had the pleasure of giving a book talk at Duke Master in FinTech program! The students asked insightful questions, sparking a lively discussion about decision-making. Together, we explored different decision approaches and learned more about our own styles. Thank you, Marvin Chang, for the fantastic conversation. #BookTalk #Duke #ProblemSolving

The career ladder is not a set of steps, but instead is a ‘squiggly’ line. So says our Problem Solved guest, Sarah Ellis, co-founder of Amazing If, a company dedicated to making careers better. Sarah co-wrote the book, The Squiggly Career which describes how moving frequently and fluidly between roles, industries, locations and even careers is becoming the new normal. While ‘Squiggly’ careers can feel stressful and overwhelming, in our interview, Sarah shares how to make the most of them so that “they can be full of opportunity, freedom and purpose,” she says. In our podcast with Sarah, you’ll learn: - Play to your super strengths.? - Discover your values. - Overcome your confidence gremlins. - Build better support networks. - Explore your future possibilities. Give this episode a listen! #ProblemSolvedPodcast #DecisionMaking

What if our biggest decisions are shaped by invisible biases? The BIAS Framework is a tool designed to help us understand how our behavior, information-gathering, analysis, and structure influence our choices. In this HBR article, I explore how the BIAS Framework can help us check our expectations, allowing us to think more clearly. This involves: - Challenging our behavioral assumptions, - Gathering relevant information instead of biased data, - Taking a fresh look at our analysis methods, and - Considering how the structure around us impacts our choices. If you’re facing a big choice, try looking through the BIAS lens for more clarity and confidence. #HBR #DecisionMaking #ChallengingExpectations

Strong teams make great decisions, and great managers know how to bring out the best in their people. If you're looking to build a culture of collaboration and empower your team to make confident, well-informed decisions, check out these LinkedIn Learning courses that can help you get there: ???Be?the?Manager?People?Won't?Leave?by Laurie Ruettimann- Build a workplace where people want to stay, thrive, and grow. Giselle shares strategies to help managers create loyalty and engagement within their teams. ???Creating?a?Culture?of?Collaboration?by Lisa Bodell- Discover tools and techniques to foster a culture where collaboration thrives and teams can achieve more together. ???Building?Your?Team?by Izzy Gesell, CSP - Learn the steps to assemble a high-performing team that aligns with your goals and values, from recruitment to retention. Each of these courses lays a foundation for empowering teams, but if you’re ready to dive deeper into?collaborative decision-making, check out my own LinkedIn Learning course:?Tips?for?Better?Collaborative?Decision-Making. This course will equip you with actionable tools to help your team make stronger, more strategic decisions that align with your goals and values. Let's strengthen our teams to make an impact together. ??

So excited to be at Duke University! If you want to make your big decisions better, please join me on November 14th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm in Biological Sciences 111! I am looking forward to meeting students from Duke Master in FinTech!

Handling decisions we don’t agree with can feel like an impossible balancing act. My HBR article introduces a powerful tool called the "Cheetah Sheet" to help us slow down and approach these situations thoughtfully. The Cheetah Sheet guides you through key steps like: - Naming your emotional response to the decision giving space to understand why it feels challenging. - Identifying any assumptions you’re holding that might be influencing your reaction. - Clarifying the alignment between the decision and your values, helping you see where compromises can be made. - Planning a constructive approach to discuss your concerns with management or team members. Slowing down with these steps lets us process emotions and make clearer, more intentional choices. #CheetahPause #DecisionMaking #ProblemSolved #HBR

How important is AI in the work world? Last week’s financial results from both Microsoft and Meta surprised shareholders with their spending on capital expenditures (capex) for AI which increased considerably compared to their historic spending averages. This increase is notable because it reflects a shift from treating AI as just a line item in R&D to viewing it as a central, high-stakes investment that they believe will define their future competitive position. Microsoft has spent 28% of its revenue on capex so far this year, up from a decade average of 12%, and Meta’s projected 2023 capex spending of up to $40 billion represents a similar rise from its 10-year average. These changes indicate that AI is now a cornerstone of these companies’ growth strategies, even if the short-term financial impact is unclear. Their actions suggest that for other organizations to remain competitive, they may also need to invest in AI sooner rather than later. This shift underscores a broader point: companies increasingly view AI as foundational to making smarter, more informed decisions, especially as the technology matures and becomes more central to operations and customer engagement. So what are you doing to level-up your own learning and usage of AI? If you are interested in harnessing the power of GenAI to strengthen your decisions, check out my new LinkedIn course or get in touch directly. #GenAi #DecisionMaking #LinkedInLearning

Exploring great culture with Reculturing author Melissa Daimler at the Whitney’s Alvin Ailey retrospective reminding us, as he once said, that “The creative process is not controlled by a switch you can simply turn on or off; it's with you all the time.”