Listen "Brains Behaving Badly: The Surprising Reasons Smart People Make Unsafe Choices"
Episode Synopsis
Have you ever done something and immediately thought, “Why on earth did I do that?”
We’ve all made decisions that left us scratching our heads—whether it’s a slip-up at home or a poor choice at work.
In this webinar, Sentis Principal Consultant Dr. Brett Solomon will explore the neuroscience behind why even smart, well-intentioned people sometimes make ‘silly’ mistakes—especially regarding safety.
We’ll explore:
- Why people tend to take shortcuts and unnecessary risks
- How certain brain functions, cognitive biases and the balance between one’s personal internal motivations and external pressures drive choices - What leaders can do to help their people be more focused, vigilant and make better safety decisions
What can leaders do to help people be more focused and vigilant and make better safety decisions?
We’ve all made decisions that left us scratching our heads—whether it’s a slip-up at home or a poor choice at work.
In this webinar, Sentis Principal Consultant Dr. Brett Solomon will explore the neuroscience behind why even smart, well-intentioned people sometimes make ‘silly’ mistakes—especially regarding safety.
We’ll explore:
- Why people tend to take shortcuts and unnecessary risks
- How certain brain functions, cognitive biases and the balance between one’s personal internal motivations and external pressures drive choices - What leaders can do to help their people be more focused, vigilant and make better safety decisions
What can leaders do to help people be more focused and vigilant and make better safety decisions?
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