The Decision Doctor – Details, episodes & analysis

The Decision Doctor podcast reflects on its first year, highlighting the unique qualities of its diverse and accomplished guests. The podcast shares insights on making wise decisions through conversations with various experts, all of whom are synthesizers, connecting diverse experiences to provide broad perspectives and pragmatic solutions. 

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Dr. Constance Dierickx speaks with Morag Barrett, founder and CEO of SkyeTeam. She is a sought after executive coach and leadership expert and the author of 4 books, including the forthcoming second edition of Cultivate: The Power of Winning relationships. Constance and Morag focus their conversation on how to create more well-rounded leaders.

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Dr. Constance Dierickx and Jackie O'Dowd, CEO of Realising-Potential, talk about the common pitfalls organizations fall into, the importance of aligning a business's core elements to achieve optimal performance, and the critical role of visibility in decision-making, especially as it relates to data visualization.

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Dr. Constance Dierickx and Mark Levy, a renowned positioning expert known for his work with influential figures like Simon Sinek and Marshall Goldsmith, delve into Mark's unique approach to helping individuals and businesses stand out through differentiation and decision-making. Plus, they reflect on the importance of understanding situations, managing emotions, and the power of investing in oneself.

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Dr. Constance Dierickx and Dorie Clark discuss the importance of long-term thinking in today's fast-paced environment. Highlighting themes from Dorie Clark's "The Long Game," they explore strategic patience, effective decision-making, and leveraging past experiences for future success.

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About Dorie Clark:

Dorie Clark has been named three times as one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and was recognized as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. Clark, a consultant and keynote speaker, teaches executive education at Columbia Business School, and she is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, Clark has been described by the New York Times as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” A frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, she consults and speaks for clients including Google, Microsoft, and the World Bank. You can download her free Long Game strategic thinking self-assessment at dorieclark.com/thelonggame.

We all get stuck sometimes, especially when faced with a big decision. Help is here! Dr. Constance Dierickx and her expert guests will help you see how to avoid common mistakes on your way to making great decisions.

Why do smart people make bad decisions? This question haunted Constance Dierickx, so she dug into the science of decision-making, leadership, and behavior to find the answers. She has advised over 500 executives on 5 continents in 28 industries and has observed excellence in leadership and management, some bad strategic decisions, and helped leaders in crisis. Now she and her guests will share stories from their experience and Constance will offer science-based advice that anyone can use to get unstuck and make the right decisions when the stakes are high.

Get Unstuck. Decide. Act. The Decision Doctor is coming soon.

Dr. Constance Dierickx speaks with Rob Hanson, Senior Vice President of BD, about his journey from finance to medical technology and the lessons he's learned along the way. Constance and Rob focus on thoughtful hiring practices and identifying constraints to foster success. 

Dr. Constance Dierickx is joined by Ryan Turner, co-founder of Unsukay Restaurants and a founder of the Giving Kitchen. Ryan shares his journey from a political science major to an entrepreneur with a deep commitment to supporting food service workers. Ryan highlights the importance of personal connection, intentional leadership, and building trust within a team.

About Ryan Turner:

Ryan Turner is a founding partner of Unsukay Restaurants, whose first concept is a popular neighborhood restaurant in Smyrna, GA. The partners now oversee a portfolio of eight restaurants and private dining clubs, including Muss & Turner’s, Eleanors, Local Three Kitchen & Bar, Warhorse Investments, Seahorse Advisors, The Arbitrage Room, MTH Pizza, and Roshambo. 

In 2011, The Georgia Restaurant Association recognized Unsukay Restaurants as Restaurateurs of the Year. The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and the Atlanta Business Chronicle acknowledged Turner’s contributions to the business landscape by naming him Business Person of the Year in 2014. A founding member and board chair of the Giving Kitchen Turner and still serves on the board’s Executive Committee. In 2015, the Unsukay partners were awarded the National Restaurant Association’s highest honor, the Cornerstone Humanitarian Award, for their role in founding Giving Kitchen. 

In 2019, Giving Kitchen was named the James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year. Turner was honored to represent the organization and share his thoughts with a national audience.

Before opening Unsukay’s first concept in 2004, Turner was the food and beverage manager at East Lake Golf Club. The Georgia Restaurant Association elected him to their board in 2012, and later, he served the organization as board chair. 

Originally from Maine, Turner graduated from the University of Vermont in 1994. After that, he served with AmeriCorps in Arizona along the border of Mexico. In 1995, he moved to Atlanta, where he met his wonderful wife of 25 years, Shelley, née Standard (UGA 1993). They reside in Smyrna with their two teenage children and dog, Baxter. In his free time, Turner loves to learn, write, cook for his family, and play golf.

Featured Resources (Links):

Meta-Leadership by Constance Dierickx

TheGivingKitchen.org

https://unsukay.com/

Dr. Constance Dierickx is joined by industrial-organizational psychologist Nikki Blacksmith to discuss the factors that drive successful investment decisions in venture capital and private equity. Nikki shares how understanding human behavior can help investors make smarter choices, avoid cognitive biases, and predict the future performance of leaders.

About Nikki Blacksmith:

As an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist and Co-Founder/CEO of Blackhawke Behavior Science, Dr. Nikki Blacksmith has worked across industries, helping organizations attract and select high-quality employees, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Her research and consulting focuses on understanding the way personality and cognitive ability predict decision-making and job performance in startups and other organizations.

She has published over 60 different conference papers, book chapters, and journal articles. Her scientific research has been published in top-tier publications including the Journal of Business and Psychology, Personality and Individual Differences, and Journal of Personality Assessment and Intelligence. Her research has also been featured in many media outlets including New York Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, and Bustle.

Dr. Blacksmith is currently a research fellow at the Army Research Institute for Behavioral and Social Sciences and an adjunct faculty member at American University in Washington, DC.

Featured Resources (Links):

Meta-Leadership by Constance Dierickx

Data-Driven Decision Making in Entrepreneurship: Tools for Maximizing Human Capital by Nikki Blacksmith and Maureen E. McCusker

Influence by Robert B. Cialdini

Dr. Constance Dierickx, with guests Christian Hunt and Ben Cattaneo, talks about the common pitfalls smart leaders encounter in decision-making, particularly in compliance and risk management. They discuss the influence of cognitive biases, the importance of human behavior in shaping decisions, and the value of fostering curiosity and creativity in professional environments. 

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