The Art of Decision Making

How we Move from Indecision to Smart Choices

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Pub Date Jul 09 2019 | Archive Date Aug 06 2019
Watkins | Watkins Publishing

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Drawing insights from philosophy, psychology, literature, and theology, a longtime executive business coach explores how and why we make the decisions we do

What is it that makes some of us better—or worse—than others at committing to a choice? What are the forces that hold us back, and how can we successfully overcome them? Every facet of our lives depends on the decisions we make. Yet, how often do we pause to reflect on our ability to make the best and smartest choices? The key is how we confront and refine the decision-making process. Here, Joseph Bikart explores the intricacies of decision making, challenging us to understand why we make the choices we do. He explores how the true power of decisions, especially the toughest among them, help us to face our fears and may in turn change how we think about ourselves.
 
Breaking his study into four clear parts and short practical essays, Bikart presents a lively and compelling exploration of the process of decision making. He covers:

• Indecision, Indecision: What makes us indecisive? What holds us back and why?
Where Art Thou?: How and where we get stuck and the importance of relaxing one's grip.
The Momentum of Decisiveness: Keeping our focus and proactivity.
The Deciding Mind: Making our smartest choices.

Drawing from such different fields as philosophy, psychology, neurology, literature, art history and theology, The Art of Decision Making takes us on a journey from the depths of procrastination to the elation of decision making. Presenting a fresh perspective on what to do at the proverbial fork in the road, Bikart's unique philosophy is insightful, thought provoking, and potentially life-changing.
Drawing insights from philosophy, psychology, literature, and theology, a longtime executive business coach explores how and why we make the decisions we do

What is it that makes some of us better—or...

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ISBN 9781786781710
PRICE $22.95 (USD)
PAGES 256

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Utterly utterly amazing book. From the first few pages I was exclaiming 'whoh!' as the insights hit. Joseph Bikart not only uncovers sound psychological and philosophical reasons why we don't make decisions but even the very awareness of those factors are like a reframe that frees you to make better decisions. For instance, even though the root word of decision means to 'cut away' Joseph gives us the idea of cutting away the factors that bind us rather than what we would lose. He reminds us that if we put off a decision then the one we make the next day is actually different, because certain factors have changed. We often don't need more information - because the world is not perfect and what extra information exactly would make a real difference? Just breath-taking and probably the best book on decisions I have ever read.

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This was a complimentary copy from Netgalley - many thanks

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I am quite new to management and taking part in decision making in a diplomatic way is becoming more and more important to my job role

I have round this book food for thought and with lots of ideas that I shall be putting into practice in the workplace

This would be a great book club book for discussions but anyone in management or new to management would find this useful and informative

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