A recent McKinsey study shows that leaders spend 40% of their time making decisions. With so much at stake, shouldn’t it be critical for leaders to master decision-making? In this solo episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast, Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, uncovers 9 of the most common decision-making pitfalls that leaders face—and how to avoid them. Whether you're steering a small team or a large organization, these insights will help you lead with confidence and avoid costly mistakes. Dodging Leadership Landmines: 9 Decision Pitfalls to AvoidThis Episode Covers: Rushing Decisions: The Hidden Dangers Overcoming Decision Paralysis Defining Success Before Deciding Considering Risks: Why It’s Critical Escaping Binary Thinking Identifying the Root Cause Avoiding Emotional Decisions  Episode Highlights:  (00:18) Introduction to Decision-Making: Damon introduces the importance of decision-making, highlighting a McKinsey study about the significant time leaders spend making decisions. (00:54) - Rushing Decisions: Discusses the pitfalls of making hasty decisions without thorough consideration and how to avoid them. (01:54) - Decision Paralysis: Explores the dangers of overthinking and how to overcome the fear of making decisions with less than perfect information. (03:00) - Undefined Success: Highlights the importance of clearly defining success criteria before making decisions to avoid misaligned outcomes. (07:24) - Treating Symptoms, Not Causes: Damon shares a story illustrating the significance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms in decision-making. (11:05) - Emotional Decisions: Discusses the impact of emotions on decision-making and strategies to prevent emotional bias. About Damon: Damon Lembi is the CEO of Learnit, a live learning platform that has upskilled over 2 million individuals in the past 30 years. With a deep passion for leadership and decision-making, Damon draws on his extensive experience to help leaders make smarter, more informed decisions. He is a frequent speaker on leadership topics and is known for his engaging storytelling that brings practical insights to life. Connect with Damon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi Learnit: https://www.learnit.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/damonlembiThe Learn-It-All LeaderResources Referenced: McKinsey study on decision-making time for leadersUpstream by Dan HeathGood Decisions Equal Success by Damon Lembi and Candice PorterFarnum Street BlogPodcast Contact  Website:

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