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Why does it feel impossible to decide at Work I The Paradox of Choice

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Ever sat in a meeting where no one could land on a direction - even though all the options were on the table? Or delayed a decision for days, hoping that “just a bit more info” would make things easier?

In this episode, Martin Wolf and Dr. Verena Seibert-Giller unpack the psychology behind indecision in the workplace — and how "too much choice" doesn’t empower teams, it overwhelms them.

They dive into the paradox of choice, a cognitive bias that shows how an overload of options can sabotage clarity, delay action, and drain energy — especially in complex, high-stakes environments.

Together, they explore:

– Why our brain wants options but struggles to process them rationally

– How more choice often leads to less satisfaction with the final decision

– What leaders unintentionally do that makes team decisions harder

– How psychological safety plays into faster, better group decisions

– Simple mental cues to reduce overthinking and increase commitment

This episode offers clarity for anyone navigating strategic decisions, project forks, or leadership choices — and shows how reducing options can actually increase confidence and progress.

  continue reading

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Manage episode 504903397 series 3667794
Content provided by Martin Wolf. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Martin Wolf or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Ever sat in a meeting where no one could land on a direction - even though all the options were on the table? Or delayed a decision for days, hoping that “just a bit more info” would make things easier?

In this episode, Martin Wolf and Dr. Verena Seibert-Giller unpack the psychology behind indecision in the workplace — and how "too much choice" doesn’t empower teams, it overwhelms them.

They dive into the paradox of choice, a cognitive bias that shows how an overload of options can sabotage clarity, delay action, and drain energy — especially in complex, high-stakes environments.

Together, they explore:

– Why our brain wants options but struggles to process them rationally

– How more choice often leads to less satisfaction with the final decision

– What leaders unintentionally do that makes team decisions harder

– How psychological safety plays into faster, better group decisions

– Simple mental cues to reduce overthinking and increase commitment

This episode offers clarity for anyone navigating strategic decisions, project forks, or leadership choices — and shows how reducing options can actually increase confidence and progress.

  continue reading

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