Decision-Making Fears and How to Conquer Them
Is fear driving your decision making? In this episode of All We Know About the Stuff We Know, Ashley and Dave tackle the fears that get in the way of making effective decisions—and how to overcome them.
Why You Should Listen:
This episode delves into the psychology behind why fears—like fear of failure, loss, or being judged—tend to shape our decisions and often hold us back from making important choices. Dave and Ashley explore practical ways to name and tame your fears so you can move forward with more confidence, whether at work or in your personal life. The dialogue also touches on the dynamics of team decision-making, highlighting the impact of groupthink and the importance of creating an environment where all voices are heard. Ultimately, the conversation encourages listeners to confront their fears and embrace growth for better decision-making.
Key Takeaways:
- Identify Your Fears: Whether it’s fear of failure, regret, the unknown, loss, or judgment, recognizing your fears is the first step toward making better decisions.
- The Role of Fear in Behavior: Dave discusses how fear can unconsciously drive decision-making, often without us realizing it.
- Loss Aversion Bias: Understanding why we naturally focus on avoiding loss rather than seeking gains—and how that mindset can hold us back.
- DiSC Styles and Fear: Different DiSC behavioral styles experience decision-making fears differently—like the dominant D style’s fear of losing control.
- Team Dynamics and Fear: How fear of judgment or contradicting groupthink can stifle innovation and smart decision-making within teams.
Mentioned in This Episode:
- What does each DiSC Style fear? Read our blog: https://www.focustools.com/post/what-does-each-disc-style-fear
- Want to find out your DiSC Style? Take the DiSC survey here: https://bit.ly/DiSCstyle
- Is your team facing a complex decision? Book a workshop: https://www.focustools.com/decision-focus
- Want to be a better decision maker in 20 minutes? Download our ebook: https://www.focustools.com/5things
- Want to dive deep and learn our decision making processes on demand? Take one of our courses: https://www.focustools.com/decision-focus-courses
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