Wise Decision Maker Show

Wise Decision Maker Show

Want to be a truly wise decision maker? Worried over cognitive biases leading to business disasters? Seeking to notice and address major threats and seize key opportunities? The "Wise Decision Maker Show" helps you achieve all these and more. The show's host, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, combines over two decades of experience consulting, coaching, and training business leaders on avoiding business disasters and maximizing success with his expertise from over 15 years in academia in cutting-edge research in cognitive neuroscience and behavioral economics https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/glebtsipursky The "Wise Decision Maker Show" is brought to you by Disaster Avoidance Experts, the consulting, coaching, and training firm dedicated to empower leaders to avoid business decisions disasters and maximize success https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/about/ Subscribe to updates at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/subscribe New episodes posted every first and third Tuesday.

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#350: Here’s Why Many Gen AI Projects Are Doomed to Fail

August 19, 2025 • 5 mins
Gen AI projects succeed when grounded in practical, incremental use cases—not in overhyped visions of full autonomy. Avoid the mirage; real value comes from augmentation, not automation. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which discusses why many Gen AI projects are doomed to fail.

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#349: Remote Work Is Building the Billion-Dollar Startups of Tomorrow

August 12, 2025 • 3 mins
Remote work is a catalyst for startup growth—fueling productivity, revenue, and innovation by expanding access to talent, reducing costs, and enabling agile, flexible operations in a global marketplace. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how remote work is building the billion-dollar startups of tomorrow.

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#348: Leading the Generative AI Transition Beyond Cognitive Biases

August 7, 2025 • 5 mins
Successful generative AI transition requires leaders to overcome cognitive biases through transparency, empathy, and hands-on engagement—empowering teams to see AI not as a threat, but as a tool for growth and innovation. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which talks about how to mitigate cognitive biases during the generative AI transition.

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#347: RTO Mandates Catalyze Brain Drain in Top Firms

July 29, 2025 • 2 mins
RTO mandates lead to higher employee turnover, particularly among women and skilled workers, with a 14% increase in turnover at major firms. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which discusses how RTO mandates catalyze brain drain in top firms.

This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/rto-mandates-catalyze-brain-drain-in-top-firms/

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#346: The Administration’s RTO Crusade Smothers Its Pronatalist Promise

July 26, 2025 • 4 mins
A pronatalist policy that ignores the need for workplace flexibility is self-defeating—without remote options, the $5,000 baby bonus becomes a short-term perk that fails to support long-term family growth or retain key talent. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how the administration’s RTO crusade smothers its pronatalist promise.

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#345: Government Research Reveals the Remote Work Productivity Revolution

July 17, 2025 • 4 mins
Remote work productivity surged during the pandemic, with studies showing a strong link between increased telework and industry-wide efficiency, cost savings, and TFP growth—challenging the push for full return-to-office mandates. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which discusses the government research that reveals the remote work productivity revolution.

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#344: Why Your Gen AI Learning Strategy Will Fail Without Employee Buy-In

July 10, 2025 • 3 mins
A strong Gen AI learning strategy is more than just training—it’s about engaging employees through hands-on experience, community, and incentives. When people feel invested, they’re more likely to embrace AI, innovate, and drive lasting transformation. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which discusses describes why your Gen AI learning strategy will fail without employee buy-in.

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#343: The Office Return Mandate for Federal Staff Solves a Problem That Doesn’t Exist

July 8, 2025 • 4 mins
The Office Return Mandate could harm federal workforce productivity. Research shows telework boosts efficiency by 12%, with fewer distractions and better task allocation. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which talks about the office return mandate for federal staff.

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#342: The Unseen Victims of RTO Policies

June 30, 2025 • 2 mins
Victims of RTO policies include older workers, individuals with disabilities, and women, who face barriers to workplace participation. Forced office returns undermine workforce diversity, economic growth, and inclusivity. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which talks about the unseen victims of RTO policies.

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#341: Will Gen AI Steal Our Humanity?

June 17, 2025 • 2 mins
Will Gen AI replace us or redefine us? The future lies in collaboration, not competition. By embracing adaptability and human-centric skills, we can thrive alongside Gen AI and shape a more innovative and ethical world. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which asks: will Gen AI steal our humanity?

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#340: Executives Want RTO, Managers & Employees Prefer Remote: Dr. Hebert, Walsh & Gogebic Colleges

June 13, 2025 • 18 mins
In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Dr. Joanne Hebert, Adjunct Professor in Management and Business at Walsh College and Gogebic College, who talks about the tension between executives' desire for RTO while managers and employees prefer remote.

You can learn about Walsh College and Gogebic College at www.walshcollege.edu and www.gogebic.edu

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#339: Should We "Move Fast and Break Things" With Gen AI?

June 13, 2025 • 2 mins
With Gen AI advancing rapidly, the call to "move fast and break things" feels reckless. The public wants caution, not chaos. We need thoughtful regulation, transparency, and inclusion to ensure AI benefits everyone—safely and responsibly. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which discusses whether we should "move fast and break things" with Gen AI.

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#338: Transforming Industry Through Gen AI Agents

June 4, 2025 • 4 mins
Gen AI agents are reshaping work by autonomously planning, executing, and communicating across systems, freeing humans from repetitive tasks and enabling smarter, faster, and more creative collaboration across every industry. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how Gen AI agents are transforming industry.

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#337: Federal Report Shows Remote Work Trumps RTO

May 30, 2025 • 6 mins
The GAO’s 2025 report titled “Telework: Private Sector Stakeholder and Expert Views" proves that remote work trumps RTO. Flexible work boosts talent retention, cuts costs, and raises productivity, making it a smarter choice than rigid office mandates. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which discusses the federal report that shows that remote work trumps RTO.

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#336: Recession Warning Drives Rapid AI Adoption

May 24, 2025 • 4 mins
Rapid AI adoption is turning recession pain into profit as companies are using generative AI to cut costs and boost productivity. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how recession warnings are driving rapid AI adoption.

This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/recession-warning-drives-rapid-ai-adoption/

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#335: Embracing the Gen AI Revolution

May 20, 2025 • 4 mins
The Gen AI revolution is reshaping industries, offering transformative potential. Companies must embrace innovation, educate employees, and address ethical risks to unlock creativity and thrive in this new era of AI-driven possibilities. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which discusses embracing the Gen AI revolution.

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#334: Misleading Polling Inflates Support for Trump’s RTO Mandate

May 8, 2025 • 5 mins
Trump’s RTO Mandate was falsely framed as popular. Only 43% backed it, but the poll’s numbers were spun and amplified by partisan pipelines posing as trusted local news. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how misleading polling inflates support for Trump's RTO mandate.

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#333: Cracking the Code of Resistance to Gen AI Learning

May 6, 2025 • 5 mins
Resistance to Gen AI learning can hinder progress, but overcoming it requires trust, tailored training, and emotional support. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which talks about cracking the code of resistance to Gen AI learning.

This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/cracking-the-code-of-resistance-to-gen-ai-learning/

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#332: Our Four-Pronged Gen AI Strategy: Shri Santhanam of Experian

April 28, 2025 • 16 mins
In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Shri Santhanam, EVP & GM of Platforms, Software, and AI at Experian, who talks about their four-pronged Gen AI strategy.

You can learn about Experian at https://www.experian.com/

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#331: Federal RTO Is Backfiring on Productivity and Public Service

April 27, 2025 • 4 mins
Federal RTO mandates have sparked chaos across agencies—disrupting veteran care, driving out working moms, and straining infrastructure. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how federal RTO mandates are backfiring on productivity and public service.

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