The Mammoth in the Room

Can leaders learn how to harness the evolutionary foundations of human behavior to create better business outcomes? How much do evolutionary forces shape our own individual behaviors, decisions, and group dynamics? In each episode, multinational executive leader and author Nicolas Pokorny shares practical, research-based strategies, and stories about how to align humans around common goals and lead them effectively through ever-changing markets and times. 
The Mammoth in the Room is an engaging listen of interest to leaders who wish to better lead their people by understanding the evolutionary foundations of human behavior and how to harness them. 

33: How The Anchoring Bias Hijacks Your Business Decisions (And How to Stop It)

Ever wondered why smart business leaders, even the best of the best, fall for irrational decisions? It’s not lack of intelligence—it’s the unseen mental shortcuts, like anchoring bias, that subtly shape their decisions. This deceptive cognitive trap influences everything from negotiations and pricing to hiring decisions, shaping your choices without you even realizing it.

Read More »