Cognitive biases are universal. We all have them, regardless of our background, profession, or level of education. Although cognitive bias may be hard-wired into our thinking, there are techniques leaders can practice to help combat it.

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Key Highlights

This resource will examine:

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    5 common leadership biases with real-world examples

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    Techniques for addressing the 5 common cognitive biases

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    10 steps you can take toward becoming boss of your brain

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    Overviews of status quo bias, group-think bias, and more

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