Decision Making and Problem Solving by John Adair Summary
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Master strategist John Adair's "Decision Making and Problem Solving" transforms leadership challenges into opportunities. The world's first Professor of Leadership Studies reveals why effective decisions aren't about information overload but structured thinking. Discover the "thinking outside the box" concept that revolutionized problem-solving across industries worldwide.
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The Decision-Making Edge: Why Some People Excel While Others Falter
Have you ever watched someone make a brilliant decision that seemed almost effortless? Decision making is perhaps the most crucial skill in both business and life, yet surprisingly few of us are ever formally taught how to do it well. Behind every choice you make lies the most extraordinary instrument in the known universe-your brain. With approximately 10 billion cells, each connecting to roughly 10,000 neighbors, your mind creates a network of staggering complexity. Yet most of us utilize only a fraction of this remarkable capacity. Your mind operates through three interlocking functions: analyzing (breaking things into components), synthesizing (combining elements into new wholes), and valuing (making judgments based on criteria). These don't operate in isolation-they dance together in a fluid process that shifts moment by moment. Think about buying a car: you analyze your needs, synthesize different models that might work, and value options against your budget and preferences. Most fascinating is what's called the "Depth Mind"-the subconscious processing that continues even when you're not actively thinking about a problem. Ever struggled with a difficult question, given up, then had the answer suddenly pop into your mind while showering? That's your Depth Mind at work. This explains why forcing solutions rarely works, while stepping away often leads to breakthroughs. As Einstein noted, "The intellect has little to do on the road to discovery. There comes a leap in consciousness... and the solution comes to you and you don't know how or why."
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Creato da alumni della Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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