Tag Archives: decisions

How to stop AI decisions from repeating human biases

When AI answers sound confident but ignore consequences, they can become biased, high-stakes mistakes — unless you know how to intervene. Mike Ruff on November 26, 2025   AI is rapidly becoming a default advisor in everyday decision-making, often delivering answers that sound authoritative even when the underlying analysis is shaky. As more teams rely … Continue reading How to stop AI decisions from repeating human biases

Two-thirds of listeners say podcasts recommendations drive purchase decisions

Podcasts resonate deeply with listeners, impacting their spending, shaping their views and building trust with hosts, a study found. Mike Pastore on November 4, 2025   A new study found 67 percent of global podcast listeners say they’ve made a purchase directly because of a recommendation from a podcast, which begs the question: Are podcasters … Continue reading Two-thirds of listeners say podcasts recommendations drive purchase decisions

How to make decisions you can stand behind regardless of the outcome

September 19, 2025 How to make decisions you can stand behind regardless of the outcome In April, when Duolingo’s CEO, Luis von Ahn, announced the company was going “AI-first,” he wasn’t just making a strategic decision. He was stepping into a spotlight few leaders envy. The decision was bold. The backlash was immediate and unexpected.  … Continue reading How to make decisions you can stand behind regardless of the outcome

Your go-to-market vendor decisions are now a personal legal risk

Delaware courts expanded fiduciary duty to all officers — making marketing vendor decisions a matter of legal compliance. Mark Stouse on July 24, 2025 at 9:18 am | Reading time: 6 minutes In 2023 and 2024, Delaware fundamentally changed the rules on fiduciary duty. The threshold for breach was lowered to negligent oversight, and the … Continue reading Your go-to-market vendor decisions are now a personal legal risk

National Security Council adds Gmail to its list of bad decisions

  National Security Council adds Gmail to its list of bad decisions “But her emails?” anna washenko   Wed, Apr 2, 2025   REUTERS / Reuters The Washington Post reports that members of the White House’s National Security Council have used personal Gmail accounts to conduct government business. National security advisor Michael Waltz and a … Continue reading National Security Council adds Gmail to its list of bad decisions

Stress hijacks our ability to make good decisions. Here’s how leaders can help

March 03, 2025 Stress hijacks our ability to make good decisions. Here’s how leaders can help BY Rachel Montañez In today’s high-stakes business environment, stress isn’t just an individual challenge—it’s a force that shapes careers and organizations. The U.S. Department of Labor finds that 83% of workers suffer from work-related stress, and 54% say that work … Continue reading Stress hijacks our ability to make good decisions. Here’s how leaders can help

Data-driven decisions start with effective intake forms

Insights for designing an effective intake process that supports strategic decision-making and operational success. Nickole Brown on February 24, 2025   I’m all in on data as a valuable asset to an organization. It enables employees to perform analyses that drive data-informed decision-making. However, collecting meaningful data must be a priority to create this asset. … Continue reading Data-driven decisions start with effective intake forms