Why We Make Bad Decisions at Work: Insights from Dan Ariely

Peace at the Water Cooler

Ever wonder why people make decisions at work that just don’t make sense? On this episode of Peace at the Watercooler, I’m joined by Dan Ariely, world-renowned professor of psychology and behavioural economics and bestselling author of Predictably Irrational. Dan has spent years researching how and why we make irrational choices, and today, he’s here to share his fascinating insights.
From why we stubbornly cling to our own ideas to how emotions steer our actions more than logic, Dan helps us rethink how decisions are made in the workplace. We explore how cognitive biases and seemingly small behaviours can snowball into major workplace conflicts and what we can do to overcome these pitfalls.
Whether you're a leader trying to guide your team or someone just looking to understand why we act the way we do at work, this conversation is full of eye-opening revelations. Tune in and discover how to unlock better decision-making and healthier dynamics in the workplace!