Pizza – Vipers – Turkeys and Decisions
Economist John Cochran tells of learning how incentives influence people when he was living in Italy with his parents. The […]
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Are You Following the Rules or the Rules of Thumb?
When was the last time you were confronted by someone who said, “I’m sorry. Our policies don’t allow that?” I’m
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Probability or Frequency – Which Should You Use to Make Decisions?
As Americans, we are in love with statistics. Sports commentators spew forth endless player facts during every game. Advertisers tell
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Are You Burning Yourself Out Accidentally?
Who on earth would want to become a victim of burnout? I know, it sounds silly. But many of us
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Quitting is the Best Decision You Can Make
Do you want to be known as a quitter? I do. In fact, quitting has been the best decision I’ve
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Is Having Too Many Choices Exhausting You?
My wife and I decided to repaint our dining room last week. On Saturday morning, we drove over to the
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The Wisdom of Tim Allen
I have admired comedian and actor Tim Allen’s work over the years. But it would not have occurred to me
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Conquering the Trash Can in the Garage
We have a trash can in our garage, just outside the entry door to the house. I don’t know who
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Is It Okay to Play Solitaire at Work?
Much has been made about the amount of time people engage in non-work activities on the job. I’ve seen estimates
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Managing a Boss Who Makes YOUR Decisions
Casey, a young colleague of mine, complained recently that her supervisor continually makes decisions about issues he has delegated to