The Bias Trifecta: The Effect on Leadership Decision Making | Michael Brainard | TEDxUCIrvine

As humans, we are biologically hard-wired to see the world in a systemically distorted way. The distortions are driven by three specific biases. Michael Brainard has developed a model – the Bias Trifecta - which highlights the three specific biases and how they impact the way we perceive and process information, as well as make decisions. These biases are inherent in our human nature and have a profound impact on the way we lead and live our everyday lives. In his talk, Michael shares how to pursue greatness as leaders, team players, citizens, and individuals by increasing awareness around our decision making and information processing.

Michael Brainard (MA, MS, PhD) brings over 15 years of experience as a management consultant, senior executive, executive coach, manager, entrepreneur, and researcher. Michael has worked with many executives and organizations across industries blending a strategic, behavioral, and experiential learning approach. Michael’s diverse background ranges from being a coach, to being a senior executive who has gone through coaching, from being a rain-maker to being the senior executive who must leverage talent, infra-structure and multiple stakeholders’ interests to produce business results, and from a board member of a non-profit to authoring multiple ‘for profit’ organizations’ strategic plans. Michael currently serves on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters, as well as Health Revenue Assurance Associates (OTC – BB).

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