Results for Tag: Bias

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Louvre

Sandra Beasley

January 03, 2024

Frustrated by a complex sales problem? Don’t get mad. Get artsy.

I’m Not Biased, You’re Biased

Rachel Smith

December 27, 2023

Knowing what biases humans have can help us avoid them and make our best decisions. Except that we don’t. And we can’t.

The Right Frame of Mind

Rachel Smith

December 20, 2023

The same information, presented in a different way, takes on a whole new meaning.

The Bitter Truth About Confirmation Bias

Sandra Beasley

December 13, 2023

Is the universe always proving you right? You’re probably wrong about that.

To Change or Not to Change (Or Why You Always Go to the Same Italian Joint)

Mike Valade

December 06, 2023

When faced with status quo bias in your deal, it’s key to turn the old adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” to, “If it ain’t broke, don’t get fixated.” Every good thing runs its course.

A Website Is a Terrible Thing to Waste

Rachel Smith

April 12, 2023

Users should never have to struggle to find what they are looking for on your website. Now, substitute “our” for “your,” and you see the problem we had at hand.

You Wrote What?!

Rachel Smith

June 22, 2022

Written communication is more often misinterpreted, since there’s no body language or vocal cues to read. Interrobangs, textese, emojis—your message is about a lot more than dotting Is and crossing Ts.

When Bias Takes the Wheel, Watch Out

Rachel Smith

March 30, 2022

Cognitive biases work together to create nine bias traps that affect decision-making. Escaping them requires prediction, intentionality, premortems, and a little less storytelling.

Beware the Curse of Knowledge

Rachel Smith

March 23, 2022

Once you’re familiar with a concept, it can feel like that concept should come easily to everyone. Not true. Cut it out with the acronyms already.

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