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Learning From Kahneman’s Legacy: How I Became a Stronger Decision-Maker (and Better Leader)

April 7, 2024April 4, 2024 by tanguy
decision

Dive into Kahneman’s legacy, mastering fast and slow thinking for optimal decision-making. Learn to navigate biases and embrace mental models.

Categories Decision Making

I Changed My Approach To Risk Management – It Dramatically Improved My Decisions

March 20, 2023March 16, 2023 by tanguy
assumptions

Embracing the unknown is fine, but make sure you articulate assumptions effectively to maximize chances of success.

Categories Decision Making

What Was I Thinking? Top 3 Lessons I Learned To Make Better Decisions

February 2, 2023January 26, 2023 by tanguy
thinking

Leaders are not immune to mistakes. Here are three lessons to help you recognize and avoid the most common thinking errors.

Categories Decision Making

Feeling Like All Hell Is Breaking Loose? Here’s a Simple Cure.

December 1, 2022November 17, 2022 by tanguy
catastrophe

Worst-case conclusions can take a toll on your mental health. See how you can put them in perspective and apply objective points of view.

Categories Decision Making, Success Techniques

Want To Solve Big Problems? Turn On Systems Thinking.

October 14, 2022October 13, 2022 by tanguy
systems

The most successful business leaders I have worked with were great systems thinkers. See how you can become one too.

Categories Decision Making

Introducing My Newest Book: Powerful Decisions!

August 17, 2022June 9, 2022 by tanguy
powerful decisions

Our lives are all about making decisions. Powerful Decisions, is a collection of my key articles and posts on the matter.

Categories Decision Making

When a Simple YES or NO Won’t Cut It. How To Address Complex Issues.

August 17, 2022May 26, 2022 by tanguy
complex

Handling complex issues requires strong leadership to probe the real questions, prioritize the issues, and help creative ideas blossom.

Categories Decision Making

4 Principles To Beat The Forecasting Experts.

June 7, 2022May 19, 2022 by tanguy
forecasting

Forecasting is hard, but if you apply these four principles and practice with humility, you can grow from the experience.

Categories Decision Making, Strategy

Struggling With Project Estimates? Master the Iron Triangle!

June 7, 2022April 7, 2022 by tanguy
iron triangle

Most teams struggle with project estimates because they don’t master the Iron Triangle: the interdependency between cost, time and scope!

Categories Decision Making, Leadership Essentials

Want Mental Clarity? Slow Down, Reflect, and Think!

August 17, 2022February 10, 2022 by tanguy
think

Stop and think. It will help you reach a state of mental clarity essential for success in these days of ever-increased productivity.

Categories Decision Making

Want Better Insights? Go Straight to the Point!

June 7, 2022January 6, 2022 by tanguy
questions

Asking the right questions for optimal insights is tough, but as you keep practicing, the shorter and simpler you go the better!

Categories Decision Making, Leadership Essentials

The Inquisitive Mind: Unconventional Lessons From the Wolf-Goat-Cabbage Riddle!

June 7, 2022November 25, 2021 by tanguy
inquisitive

How to develop your inquisitive mind and elevate yourself from the constant flow of riddle-like problems presented to you.

Categories Decision Making, Leadership Essentials

Dealing With Uncertainty Is Hard! Should You Resist or Accept It?

June 7, 2022September 30, 2021 by tanguy
uncertainty

When it comes to handling uncertainty, we tend to look for an answer, good or bad. There’s a better way though, here’s how to approach it.

Categories Decision Making, Leadership Essentials

Get Out of Your Mental Valley!

June 7, 2022September 16, 2021 by tanguy
mental valley

By exploring options beyond your current mental valley, you’ll be able to discover what’s truly possible and become a stronger innovator.

Categories Decision Making, Strategy

Are You Still Struggling With Your Decision-Making?

June 7, 2022August 26, 2021 by tanguy
decisions

By applying four simple principles, you can significantly enhance and simplify the way you make decisions for your business.

Categories Decision Making, Leadership Essentials

Take Action With First Principles!

June 7, 2022August 19, 2021 by tanguy
first principles

Today’s pervasive online resources are not helping quality decision-making. To take action effectively, business leaders need to apply first principles.

Categories Decision Making, Leadership Essentials

Are You Trying To Solve the Right Problems? Find That Out!

June 7, 2022July 22, 2021 by tanguy
problems

Knowing your core competencies will help you solve the right problems in the most effective ways.

Categories Decision Making, Product Management

Want To Succeed Like Djokovic? Try This Powerful Technique!

June 7, 2022June 13, 2021 by tanguy
problem-solving

Use this problem-solving technique, when you think there’s no good solution at hand, and you feel the pressure to conclude.

Categories Decision Making, Leadership Essentials

I Followed Another Runner in the Woods. I Deeply Regret It!

June 7, 2022June 3, 2021 by tanguy
competitors

Make sure you focus on solving your customers’ most significant problems instead of obsessing over your competitors!

Categories Decision Making, Strategy

3 Proven Rules to Follow When Murphy’s Law Hits You Badly

June 7, 2022March 25, 2021 by tanguy
Murphy's Law

When Murphy’s Law hits you in the face, learn how to get the best out of it, adjust accordingly and build resilience.

Categories Decision Making, Leadership Essentials
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