Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke explores how decision-making is less about certainty and more about probabilities. By embracing uncertainty and thinking like a poker player, we can make smarter choices in business, life, and investing.

Good decisions don't always lead to good outcomes, and bad decisions don't always lead to failure. Instead of focusing on results, we should assess decisions based on available information and probability.

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Every decision is a wager on what will happen next. Since we rarely have complete information, we must think in probabilities rather than absolutes.A bet is simply a decision about an uncertain future.

Decisions are Bets on the Future

Just because something worked doesn't mean it was a good decision. Luck and hidden factors influence results.We are quick to judge decisions by their results, even when luck plays a role.

Separate Decision Quality from Outcome

Resulting is when we judge a decision solely by its outcome. A good decision can lead to a bad result, and vice versa.Good decisions can still have bad outcomes, and bad decisions can sometimes work out.

Avoid Resulting

The best decision-makers assign probabilities to different outcomes instead of assuming something will or won't happen.Instead of saying I'm sure, try I think there's an 80% chance.

Think in Probabilities, Not Certainities

Life is unpredictable, and we rarely have all the information. Accepting uncertainty leads to better decision-making.Acknowledging what we don't know helps us make smarter choices.

Embrace Uncertainty

The goal isn't to be right all the time, but to improve the accuracy of our thinking. Being open to new information is key.Winning doesn't come from always being right. It comes from being less wrong over time.

Ditch the Need to be Right

Admitting uncertainty doesnt mean weakness it means you're thinking rationally and open to learning.The best decision-makers are comfortable with "I don't know."

Use I'm Not Sure As A Strength

A structured decision-making process prevents emotional bias. We should analyze past decisions and refine our approach.Great poker players don't rely on luck; they rely on process.

Create a Decision Making Process

When we know the outcome, we think it was inevitable. This distorts our ability to learn from past mistakes.he fact that something happened doesn't mean it was bound to happen.

Beware of Hindsight Bias

Instead of going all in on a decision, test ideas with small, reversible bets to gather more information.Good decision-makers place a series of small, intelligent bets.

Make Small, Low Risk Bets

Feedback from people who challenge your thinking helps improve decisions. Look for honest, smart, and rational thinkers.Find people who care more about getting it right than being right.

Surround Yourself with a Decision Group

Seek out different viewpoints instead of surrounding yourself with agreement. This prevents blind spots. A group that only agrees with you isn't helping you make better decisions.

Encourage Dissenting Opinions

Ask: What if the opposite happened?Imagining alternative scenarios helps refine future decisions.Considering what didn't happen is as important as what did.

Use Counterfactual Thinking

Emotions distort probability. Train yourself to stay logical, especially when stakes are high.Emotions can hijack good decision-making.

Train Yourself

The best decisions focus on long-term success, not immediate results.Great decision-makers think beyond the next hand.

Set Long-term Goals

Even successful outcomes should be analyzed for mistakes. Dont assume success means you did everything right.Examine the decisions behind both your wins and losses.

Learn From Both Wins & Losses

Poker players analyze risk, probabilities, and long-term success while gamblers chase luck. Be a poker player.Great decision-makers play the long game, adjusting as they go.

Think Like A Poker Player, Not A Gambler

By thinking in bets, we move away from black-and-white thinking and make decisions based on probability, data, and continuous learning. Uncertainty isnt the enemy it's the foundation of smarter choices.

Good decisions aren’t about certainty—they’re bets on the future. Think in probabilities, not absolutes.

A Wall Street Journal bestseller, now in paperback. Poker champion turned decision strategist Annie Duke teaches you how to get comfortable with uncertainty and make better decisions. Even the best decision doesn't yield the best outcome every time. There's always an element of luck that you can't control, and there's always information hidden from view. So the key to long-term success (and avoiding worrying yourself to death) is to think in bets: How sure am I? What are the possible ways things could turn out? What decision has the highest odds of success? Did I land in the unlucky 10% on the strategy that works 90% of the time? Or is my success attributable to dumb luck rather than great decision making? Annie Duke, a former World Series of Poker champion turned consultant, draws on examples from business, sports, politics, and (of course) poker to share tools anyone can use to embrace uncertainty and make better decisions. For most people, it's difficult to say "I'm not sure" in a world that values and, even, rewards the appearance of certainty. But professional poker players are comfortable with the fact that great decisions don't always lead to great outcomes, and bad decisions don't always lead to bad outcomes. By shifting your thinking from a need for certainty to a goal of accurately assessing what you know and what you don't, you'll be less vulnerable to reactive emotions, knee-jerk biases, and destructive habits in your decision making. You'll become more confident, calm, compassionate, and successful in the long run.

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Annie is the co-founder of The Alliance for Decision Education, a non-profit whose mission is to improve lives by empowering students through decision skills education. She is also a member of the National Board of After-School All-Stars and the Board of Directors of the Franklin Institute. In 2020, she joined the board of the Renew Democracy Initiative.

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High performers don’t just work more—they work smarter.✔️ They focus on making the right decisions instead of just doing more tasks.✔️ They prioritize outcomes over effort.✔️ They build systems to stay efficient and consistent.💡 The secret to success isn’t just working harder—it’s working intentionally.

Productivity is About Making Better Choices, Not Just Working Harder 🎯

The most successful people don’t wait to feel motivated—they train themselves to take action.✅ Start small—take one step, even if you don’t like it.✅ Control your decisions—having autonomy fuels motivation.✅ Tie your work to a bigger purpose—ask “Why does this matter?”💡 Productivity isn’t about waiting for motivation but creating it.

Motivation is a Skill, Not a Feeling 🔥

Your brain relies on mental shortcuts to make decisions.✔️ Train your brain to anticipate success and failure before they happen.✔️ Build mental habits like visualizing success and planning responses to setbacks.✔️ The best decision-makers think several steps ahead before taking action.💡 Think like a chess player, not a checkers player—always anticipate your next move.

Mental Models Shape Your Performance 🧠

Time management isn’t enough—you need to control your focus and energy.✅ Eliminate distractions—turn off notifications, and set deep work blocks.✅ Use mental contrasting—compare where you are now vs. where you want to be.✅ Practice selective attention—focus only on what truly moves the needle.💡 Time is finite, but your attention is your real superpower.

Focus on Managing Your Attention, Not Just Time ⏳

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Are You Ready to Work Smarter, Not Harder? 🚀

The best teams aren’t the ones with the smartest people—they are the ones where everyone feels safe to contribute.✔️ Encourage open dialogue—team members should feel heard.✔️ Value input from everyone, not just top performers.✔️ Trust leads to innovation—people take smarter risks when they feel safe.💡 The strongest teams are built on trust, not just talent.

Teams Succeed When They Create a “Culture of Psychological Safety” 🤝

The best performers set two types of goals:1️⃣ Stretch Goals – Huge, ambitious targets that push you beyond limits.2️⃣ SMART Goals – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound steps to achieve stretch goals.✔️ Dream big, but break it into actionable steps.✔️ Measure progress regularly and adjust when needed.💡 Success happens at the intersection of ambition and execution.

Stretch Goals + SMART Goals = Maximum Results 🎯

The best creative minds don’t start from scratch—they remix existing ideas.✔️ Look for patterns and connections between different fields.✔️ Take inspiration from unrelated industries and apply it to your work.✔️ Creativity isn’t about talent—it’s about learning how to connect the dots differently.💡 Innovation happens when you break old ideas apart and put them together in a new way.

Creativity Comes from Combining Old Ideas in New Ways 💡

Your brain has limited decision-making power each day.✅ Make critical decisions in the morning, when your mind is fresh.✅ Automate small decisions (like meal choices or routines) to free up mental energy.✅ Create systems to reduce unnecessary decision-making (e.g., batching tasks).💡 The fewer small decisions you make, the more energy you have for big ones.

Decision Fatigue is Real—Make Important Choices Early 🕰️

Highly productive people don’t avoid failure—they recover from it quickly.✔️ Reframe failures as learning opportunities.✔️ Develop a growth mindset—ask “What can I learn from this?”✔️ Train yourself to push through resistance.💡 Your ability to bounce back determines how far you’ll go.

The Power of Mental Resilience—Bounce Back Faster 💪

Habits determine success more than willpower.✔️ Use triggers—connect habits to existing routines.✔️ Make it easy to start—remove obstacles to success.✔️ Reward yourself to reinforce positive habits.💡 Success isn’t about one big breakthrough—it’s about small habits, repeated daily.﻿

Stay in Control by Building Productive Habits 🔄

Where others see obstacles, high achievers see potential solutions.✔️ Ask “What’s possible here?” instead of “Why is this happening to me?”✔️ Look for hidden opportunities in every challenge.✔️ Train yourself to focus on solutions, not problems.💡 Your perspective determines your reality—choose a perspective that fuels growth.

Train Your Brain to See Opportunities, Not Just Problems 🌍

✔️ Productivity isn’t about personality—it’s about learning better habits.✔️ The best performers aren’t born—they are made through daily practice.✔️ Start small, improve daily, and watch your productivity skyrocket.💡 The most successful people in the world got there by mastering the skill of productivity.

Productivity is a Skill—You Can Train It 🛠️

The biggest barrier to success? Overthinking instead of taking action.✔️ Take the first step—momentum builds motivation.✔️ Don’t wait for perfect conditions—start now.✔️ Keep moving forward, even if progress feels slow.💡 Thinking smarter is important, but action is what creates results.

Action is the Ultimate Productivity Hack ⚡

By applying these principles from Smarter Faster Better, you can:✅ Make smarter decisions by managing attention and eliminating distractions.✅ Boost motivation by creating autonomy and purpose in your work.✅ Improve team dynamics through trust and open communication.✅ Develop lasting productivity habits that fuel long-term success.✅ Stay adaptable and resilient in an ever-changing world.💡 Productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most.

Summary – The Science of Productivity in Action 🌟

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Learn how the world’s most productive people and organizations achieve more in less time using proven science-backed strategies.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Power of Habit and “master of the life hack” (GQ) explores the fascinating science of productivity and offers real-world takeaways to apply your life, whether you’re chasing peak productivity or simply trying to get back on track. “Duhigg melds cutting-edge science, deep reporting, and wide-ranging stories to give us a fuller, more human way of thinking about how productivity actually happens.”—Susan Cain, author of Quiet   In The Power of Habit, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Charles Duhigg explained why we do what we do. In Smarter Faster Better, he applies the same relentless curiosity and rich storytelling to how we can improve at the things we do.    At the core of Smarter Faster Better are eight key concepts—from motivation and goal setting to focus and decision making—that explain why some people and companies get so much done. Drawing on the latest findings in neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics—as well as the experiences of CEOs, educational reformers, four-star generals, FBI agents, airplane pilots, and Broadway songwriters—this book reveals that the most productive people, companies, and organizations don’t merely act differently. They view the world, and their choices, in profoundly different ways.   Smarter Faster Better is a story-filled exploration of the science of productivity, one that can help us learn to succeed with less stress and struggle—and become smarter, faster, and better at everything we do.

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Charles Duhigg is an American journalist and non-fiction author. He was a reporter for The New York Times, currently writes for The New Yorker Magazine and is the author of two books on habits and productivity, titled The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business and Smarter Faster Better.

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Personal growth is not automatic—you must be deliberate about your development.✔️ Set clear growth goals.✔️ Commit to lifelong learning and self-improvement.✔️ Take action consistently, not just when it’s convenient.💡 Ask yourself: What’s my plan for personal growth this year?

The Law of Intentionality: Growth Doesn’t Happen by Accident 🎯

Success starts with self-awareness.✅ Identify your strengths, weaknesses, and passions.✅ Recognize what’s holding you back—fear, doubt, or limiting beliefs?✅ Align your actions with your purpose for meaningful growth.

The Law of Awareness: You Must Know Yourself to Grow Yourself 🧠

You cannot outperform your self-image.✔️ Believe in your value and potential.✔️ Replace negative self-talk with affirmations.✔️ Surround yourself with people who uplift you.💡 Growth starts with believing you are capable of more.

The Law of the Mirror: Self-Worth Determines Growth

Growth isn’t just about action—it’s also about pausing to reflect.✅ Schedule time to review lessons learned.✅ Ask yourself: What worked? What didn’t? What will I change?✅ Writing in a daily journal accelerates self-awareness.

The Law of Reflection: Learning Requires Thinking Time ⏳

❌ Growth isn’t about inspiration alone—it’s about daily habits.✅ Create a daily routine focused on learning and improvement.✅ Keep small promises to yourself to build momentum.✅ Develop the grit to stay committed, even when progress feels slow.

The Law of Consistency: Motivation Gets You Going, Discipline Keeps You Growing 🔄

Growth thrives in the right environment.✔️ Surround yourself with growth-minded people.✔️ Eliminate negative influences that stunt your progress.✔️ Seek out mentors and communities that challenge and inspire you.💡 If you're always the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room.

The Law of Environment: Change Your Surroundings, Change Your Growth 🌍

Without a strategy, growth is just a wish.✅ Create a personal development plan (PDP).✅ Set specific, measurable goals for growth.✅ Track your progress and adjust as need﻿ed.

The Law of Design: Growth Requires a Plan 🏗️

Success isn’t about avoiding pain—it’s about learning from it.✔️ See failures as stepping stones, not setbacks.✔️ Turn pain into wisdom—what lessons can you apply?✔️ Resilience is built through overcoming adversity.💡 Your biggest struggles will become your greatest strengths if you learn from them.

The Law of Pain: Growth Comes from Struggles 💪

Focus on building your character, not just skills.✅ Success without integrity is short-lived.✅ Cultivate honesty, responsibility, and perseverance.✅ The stronger your foundation, the higher you can climb.

The Law of the Ladder: Character Growth Fuels Success 🎯

Growth only happens when you step beyond your comfort zone.✔️ Challenge yourself regularly.✔️ Pursue bigger goals that push your limits.✔️ Stay uncomfortable—comfort is the enemy of growth.💡 Ask yourself: When did I last do something that scared me?

The Law of the Rubber Band: Stretch Yourself 🏋️‍♂️

Every new level of success requires letting go of something.✔️ Sacrifice distractions for deeper focus.✔️ Give up short-term pleasure for long-term success.✔️ Choose growth over comfort—always.

The Law of Trade-Offs: Growth Requires Sacrifice ⚖️

Successful people never stop learning.✔️ Read books, take courses, and seek mentors.✔️ Ask powerful questions—curiosity fuels innovation.✔️ Keep a student mindset, no matter how successful you become.

The Law of Curiosity: Stay Hungry for Knowledge 🤔

Growth is faster when you learn from the best.✔️ Find role models and mentors who embody the success you want.✔️ Study their habits, mindset, and decision-making.✔️ Apply their lessons to your journey.💡 Success leaves clues—follow them.

The Law of Modeling: Learn from Those Who Have Grown 👥

Most people limit themselves mentally.✅ Stop underestimating what you’re capable of.✅ Think bigger, dream bigger, act bigger.✅ Never stop pushing for the next level.💡 You can do more than you think—prove it to yourself.

The Law of Expansion: Your Potential is Unlimited 🚀

Real success isn’t just personal—it’s about helping others grow too.✔️ Teach what you’ve learned to lift others up.✔️ Mentor, inspire, and give back to your community.✔️ The more you give, the more you grow.💡 True success is about leaving a lasting impact

The Law of Contribution: Growing to Give Back ❤️

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Personal and professional growth isn’t automatic—it’s intentional. By following these 15 laws, you will:✅ Develop self-awareness and a clear personal growth plan.✅ Break past limitations by embracing challenges and discomfort.✅ Stay disciplined, consistent, and committed to lifelong learning.✅ Surround yourself with people who push you to be better.✅ Make a lasting impact by contributing to others’ growth.💡 Your potential is limitless—but only if you choose to grow.

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Discover the timeless principles for continuous personal and professional growth from one of the world’s top leadership experts, John C. Maxwell.

In this inspiring guide to successful leadership, New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell shares his tried and true principles for maximum personal growth. Are there actually tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow? John Maxwell says the answer is yes. He has been passionate about personal development for over 50 years, and in the 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, he teaches everything he has gleaned about what it takes to reach our potential. In his trademark style, Maxwell covers: <ul><li>The Law of the Mirror: You Must See Value in Yourself to Add Value to Yourself</li><li>The Law of Awareness: You Must Know Yourself to Grow Yourself</li><li>The Law of Modeling: It's Hard to Improve When You Have No One But Yourself to Follow</li><li>The Law of the Rubber Band: Growth Stops When You Lose the Tension Between Where You are and Where You Could Be</li><li>The Law of Contribution: Developing Yourself Enables You to Develop Others</li></ul> This 10th anniversary edition comes with an updated foreword from John Maxwell. The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth will help you become a lifelong learner whose potential keeps increasing so you can lead others with passion and get results.

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In this inspiring guide to successful leadership, New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell shares his tried and true principles for maximum personal growth. Are there tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow? John Maxwell says the answer is yes. He has been passionate about personal development for over fifty years, and for the first time, he teaches everything he has gleaned about what it takes to reach our potential. In the way that only he can communicate, John teaches . . . <ul><li>The Law of the Mirror: You Must See Value in Yourself to Add Value to Yourself</li><li>The Law of Awareness: You Must Know Yourself to Grow Yourself</li><li>The Law of Modeling: It's Hard to Improve When You Have No One But Yourself to Follow</li><li>The Law of the Rubber Band: Growth Stops When You Lose the Tension Between Where You are and Where You Could Be</li><li>The Law of Contribution: Developing Yourself Enables You to Develop Others</li></ul>This third book in John Maxwell's Laws series (following the 2-million seller The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork) will help you become a lifelong learner whose potential keeps increasing and never gets "used up."

John Calvin Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership. Titles include The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. His books have sold millions of copies, with some on the New York Times Best Seller List.

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In today’s fast-moving world, disruption is constant. The best leaders don’t resist change—they embrace it.✔️ Accept reality quickly—denial is the first step to failure.✔️ Pivot fast—waiting too long to adapt can be fatal.✔️ Make decisions with confidence in uncertainty.

Change is Inevitable—Your Response Defines Your Success 🌎

Leaders who cling to the old way of doing things get left behind.✅ Be open to new ideas and untested strategies.✅ Test, iterate, and adapt constantly.✅ Recognize when something isn’t working—and change course.

The Pivot Mindset: Flexibility Over Rigidity 🧠

Great leaders see challenges as opportunities.🔹 Amazon pivoted from a bookstore to an e-commerce giant.🔹 Netflix evolved from DVDs to streaming, leaving Blockbuster behind.🔹 What’s your next move?💡 If the market shifts, shift with it—or risk becoming obsolete.

Disruption Creates Opportunity 💡

Slow decision-making is a death sentence in today’s business landscape.✔️ Be decisive—even if you don’t have perfect information.✔️ Fail fast, learn, and adjust.✔️ Indecision is worse than making the wrong choice

Speed Matters—Make Bold Decisions Fast ⚡

Pivot or Die provides a battle-tested framework to help leaders survive and thrive in unpredictable times. <a href="https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101290670-11552245?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booksamillion.com%2Fp%2FPivot-Die%2FGary-Shapiro%2F9780063374775%3Fid%3D9394285605823">Get your copy here</a> and master the art of adaptation today.

Are You Ready to Lead in Times of Uncertainty? 🔥

Instead of waiting for the perfect plan, leaders must:✔️ Test small ideas quickly.✔️ Analyze what works.✔️ Scale successful strategies and discard the rest.

The Power of Experimentation—Try, Fail, Improve 🔄

❌ Blockbuster ignored streaming.❌ Kodak refused to embrace digital cameras.❌ Toys "R" Us stuck to outdated retail models.💡 They all collapsed. The lesson? Stubbornness kills businesses.

Adapt or Get Left Behind 🏃‍♂️

Disruptions, recessions, and crises will happen.The strongest leaders:✅ Stay calm under pressure.✅ See setbacks as lessons, not failures.✅ Keep moving forward, no matter what.

Resilience is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage 🛡️

👀 Watch shifting consumer behavior closely.🚀 Innovate before your competitors do.📈 Stay relevant by solving new problems.

Customers Evolve—So Should Your Business 🔍

💡 Stop thinking in fixed roles.✔️ Entrepreneurs become digital content creators.✔️ Corporate executives build personal brands.✔️ CEOs become investors and advisors.✅ You’re never stuck—pivot your own career as needed.

The Best Leaders Reinvent Themselves Constantly 🔄

Economic downturns and industry shake-ups create new winners and losers.✔️ Identify emerging trends early.✔️ Be the first to adapt.✔️ Use tough times to sharpen your business model.

Crisis Forces Reinvention—Use It to Your Advantage ⚡

Industries will keep changing.✅ Stay flexible.✅ Keep learning.✅ Pivot when necessary.🚀 Your ability to change is your greatest asset!

The Future Belongs to the Adaptable 🌟

Overthinking leads to paralysis.✔️ Stop waiting—take action now.✔️ Small moves create big momentum.✔️ The future belongs to those who execute.

Action is the Cure for Uncertainty 🎯

To stay competitive, companies must:✅ Encourage experimentation.✅ Reward adaptability.✅ Break the “we’ve always done it this way” mindset.

Build a Culture of Change in Your Organization 🏢

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Pivot or Die by Gary Shapiro is an essential guide for leaders who want to thrive in an era of constant disruption. By embracing change, making fast decisions, and staying adaptable, you can lead with confidence and turn uncertainty into opportunity.Are you ready to become a leader who thrives in any environment? <a href="https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101290670-11552245?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booksamillion.com%2Fp%2FPivot-Die%2FGary-Shapiro%2F9780063374775%3Fid%3D9394285605823">Get your copy here</a> and master the pivot today! 🔄🔥

Adapt, innovate, and lead through uncertainty—discover the mindset and strategies that separate thriving leaders from those who fail when everything changes.

From Gary Shapiro, New York Times bestselling author and head of CES and the Consumer Technology Association, a manifesto for today’s top executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders: pivot or die.As CEO of the Consumer Technology Association ®, owner and producer of CES ®, Gary Shapiro has had a front row seat to the launch of nearly every recent major technology. He's seen tech companies rise and fall, and bankrupt entrepreneurs become billionaires. After more than four decades in the industry, he knows that leaders who make it in the tech world have one thing in common: they know how to pivot. Drawing upon detailed case studies, economic theory, and personal experience, Pivot or Die offers a behind-the-scenes look at the development of innovative technology and business strategies. Along the way, Shapiro offers a "pivot" framework for leaders in technology and beyond to stay flexible and agile:<ul><li>The startup pivot: how startups can shake up industries and maximize the advantage of new ideas</li><li>The forced pivot: adapting to the unforeseeable (or simply unforeseen) and meeting shifting consumer demands</li><li>The failure pivot: why failure can deliver better lessons than success and how to take those lessons forward</li><li>The success pivot: Beating the market by seizing opportunity and out-pivoting your competitors</li></ul>In laying out each of these pivots, Shapiro shares unique lessons on how leaders can change minds and mindsets and steer their organizations to success in an increasingly competitive environment.

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The "Triangle of Talent" categorizes employees based on their ability to solve problems independently and effectively. It ranges from:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify"> Level 1 (Useless)—who struggle even with direct instructions—to </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Level 5 (Superstars)—who identify and solve the right problems without being told. </li></ul>Top performers are those who can both identify the right problems and solve them efficiently, either individually or by coordinating teams. Obviously, organizations should prioritize hiring and developing more Level 5 employees, as they generate the most impact.

The Triangle of Talent: Levels of Problem Solving

In any company, talent distribution follows a pattern where a small percentage of high-performing employees ("right-side" players) create the majority of the value. However, managers often spend most of their time handling low-performing or average employees, which is inefficient. A better strategy would be to focus on hiring, developing, and retaining star performers.

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Every choice we make is shaped by the way options are presented to us. In The Elements of Choice, Eric J. Johnson explores the science behind decision architecture how choices are framed, influenced, and sometimes even manipulated. He breaks down the subtle forces at play in everything from online shopping to public policy, showing how small changes can lead to dramatically different outcomes.

The way options are arranged influences what people choose, even if they don't realize it. This applies to everything from restaurant menus to digital interfaces.The act of designing choices is as important as the choices themselves.

Choice Architecture Shapes Every Decision

Most people stick with the default option presented to them, whether it's in organ donation or software settings. Setting beneficial defaults can lead to better societal outcomes.Defaults are silent but powerful guides of human behavior.

Defaults are Powerful Decision Drivers

This book reveals that choice is never neutral. The order, wording, and context in which options appear all impact what we ultimately select.

A leader in decision-making research reveals how choices are designed—and why it’s so important to understand their inner workings Every time we make a choice, our minds go through an elaborate process most of us never even notice. We’re influenced by subtle aspects of the way the choice is presented that often make the difference between a good decision and a bad one. How do we overcome the common faults in our decision-making and enable better choices in any situation? The answer lies in more conscious and intentional decision design. Going well beyond the familiar concepts of nudges and defaults, The Elements of Choice offers a comprehensive, systematic guide to creating effective choice architectures, the environments in which we make decisions. The designers of decisions need to consider all the elements involved in presenting a choice: how many options to offer, how to present those options, how to account for our natural cognitive shortcuts, and much more. These levers are unappreciated and we’re often unaware of just how much they influence our reasoning every day. Eric J. Johnson is the lead researcher behind some of the most well-known and cited research on decision-making. He draws on his original studies and extensive work in business and public policy and synthesizes the latest research in the field to reveal how the structure of choices affects outcomes.             We are all choice architects, for ourselves and for others. Whether you’re helping students choose the right school, helping patients pick the best health insurance plan, or deciding how to invest for your own retirement, this book provides the tools you need to guide anyone to the decision that’s right for them.

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The Triangle of Talent

The Elements of Choice

Beyond Information Overload: Two Strategies That Actually Work

Disciplined Entrepreneurship

Nail it Then Scale it

It's time to
Read like a Pro.

Thinking in Bets

Smarter Faster Better

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth (10th Anniversary Edition)

Pivot or Die

哪吒2魔童闹海[2025]免費線上看完整版[HD]台灣字幕

The Triangle of Talent

The Elements of Choice

Beyond Information Overload: Two Strategies That Actually Work

Disciplined Entrepreneurship

Nail it Then Scale it

It's time to Read like a Pro.

It's time to
Read like a Pro.