Tag Archives: Confirmation Bias

Hold Opinions Lightly (While Holding Convictions Tightly)

Posted on October 4, 2022 by David Shedd

“When the facts change, I change my mind.  What do you do, sir?” John Maynard Keynes In a leadership position, we need to hold our opinions lightly.  We need to be able to change our opinion or viewpoint when new … Continue reading →

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Four Ways to Overcome Confirmation Bias

Posted on November 3, 2020 by David Shedd

The biggest decision-making bias for all of us is the confirmation bias. Wikipedia explains it well: Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms or supports one’s prior beliefs or … Continue reading →

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