Why Thinking Slower Makes You Win Faster- The Antidote to OverConfidence
In this high-impact episode of the Beau Leadership Group podcast with Bob Beaulaurier, we dive into one of the most critical — yet overlooked — leadership skills: slowing down your thinking to speed up your results.
Following last episode’s deep dive on confidence as a leadership superpower, today we flip the script and expose the dangers of overconfidence. From MBA classrooms to boardrooms, we unpack why leaders often charge full speed in the wrong direction — and how Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow offers the antidote.
💡 You’ll discover:
- Why gut instinct without data can destroy companies
- How to apply “System 2” thinking for high-stakes decisions
- Why real research beats brainstormed avatars every time
- How overconfidence bias sneaks into hiring, strategy, and innovation
- Why slowing down isn’t weakness — it’s leadership wisdom
Whether you're a CEO, startup founder, or rising leader, this episode arms you with practical insights from top MBA programs and hard-earned lessons from the field. Plus, play along with a fun 90% confidence trivia game that even Wharton and Stanford grads struggle with. (Spoiler: we all underestimate uncertainty!)
🎯 This isn’t about being slow — it’s about building velocity: speed + direction. Let’s stop guessing and start leading with purpose, clarity, and real ROI.
Confidence doesn’t happen without practice.
When you improve your confidence as a leader, you improve confidence in every aspect of your life.
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