Sidetracked : why our decisions get derailed, and how we can stick to the plan /

A psychologist and business professor takes an in-depth look at decision-making, explaining the pitfalls people can avoid to stay on track with their decisions and reach their goals.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gino, Francesca
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, Mass. : Harvard Business Review Press, [2013]
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : what gets us off track?
  • Forces from within
  • Better than Mother Theresa : inaccurate views of ourselves
  • The unreliable motorcycle racer : infectious emotions
  • What the cracked pot couldn't see: an overly narrow focus
  • Forces from our relationships
  • How to draw an e on your forehead : lack of perspective taking
  • The curse of the blue t-shirt : insidious social bonds
  • The power of stickers : salient social comparisons
  • Forces from the outside
  • They're not as dumb as you think they are : irrelevant information
  • Traveling to Europe on pudding : subtle changes in framing
  • Cheaters in sunglasses : ambiance and opportunity
  • Conclusion : sticking to the plan.