A fair percentage of leaders, especially in startups, professional groups and not-for-profits, pursue the holy grail of decision making by consensus. But it’s usually a bad idea, leading often to ...

We have all seen it before, “decision paralysis”—the complete lack of ability to decide. A recent incident showed us something profound—that decision paralysis can happen to anyone, and with the right ...

We face hundreds of choices everyday — from what to eat for lunch (pasta or sushi?) to more complicated decisions that involve our emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Regardless of how ...

When you make a decision, you try to control the future. If you take a new job in a new city, you also try to move toward a vision of a potentially better you. The same applies to other life-changing ...

Chocolate or strawberry? Life or death? We make some choices quickly and automatically, relying on mental shortcuts our brains have developed over the years to guide us in the best course of action.

Melissa Horton is a financial literacy professional. She has 10+ years of experience in the financial services and planning industry. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate ...

If Boston College is your unequivocal first choice, then we would urge you to consider applying through Early Decision. We expect that your academic credentials, extracurricular engagement, and ...

Not every college offers admission by early action or early decision. Early decision is a binding commitment. For early action, students usually can apply to multiple schools. Senior year is a busy ...

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Decision fatigue is the idea that after making many decisions, a person’s ability to make additional decisions becomes worse. The psychological effects of decision fatigue can vary, potentially ...

Shared decision making is a collaborative process that involves a person and their healthcare professional working together to reach a joint decision about care. It could be care the person needs ...