Commentary
Nearly all of us have moments where emotions influence our choices or cloud our judgments. We were intrigued by the subject line of an email that read, “Your brain is tricking you – here’s how to fight back.” Reading further, we found the discussion of heuristics and current decision-making practices among managers relevant for animal health pros.
Researchers have identified a complex interplay between emotional intelligence and decision-making that affects managerial roles where emotional intelligence influences delegation, trust and overall team productivity. Research shows learned heuristics are simple ways to reduce bias and think more clearly under pressure.
We’ve linked an AI summary of the original research document and a link to the original document here.
Source: Mind Tools, Kineo, AI Summary <Link>. Full report <Link>
Using structured heuristics helps you rely less on guesswork and more on clear, evidence-based thinking. Examples:
- “Would I make this choice if it were someone else?”
- “Am I reacting or deciding?”
- Apply short-term discomfort for long-term clarity
Management isn’t just about optimizing workloads or pairing people with tasks. Management is relational.” – Ross Garner
