35,000 Choices Part 2
In Part Two of our conversation on decision making, we dive beneath the surface. Jamie and Matt explore the emotional undercurrents of leadership: what to do when your ego gets in the way, how to lead when consensus is missing, and why indecision is often the real threat. This episode covers the messy, human side of decision making—where gut feelings collide with data, teams disagree, and leaders have to own the weight of getting it wrong. You’ll hear real stories from healthcare leadership, reflections on humility and vulnerability, and why your worst decision might just be the one you didn’t make at all. Whether you're running a healthcare organization, leading a team, or just navigating tough calls in life, this episode will help you think more clearly, lead more bravely, and recover more wisely.
Experiencing Healthcare Podcast · Matt Staub, Jamie Preston
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Show Notes
What You’ll Learn:
- How ego can cloud judgment—and what to do when it does
- The difference between collaboration and consensus in leadership
- How to recognize decision fatigue in yourself and others
- Why it’s okay to be wrong—and how to grow from it
- The power of surrounding yourself with people who will tell you the truth
Key Questions Explored:
- How do you lead when no one agrees with you?
- What does accountability look like after a bad call?
- When should you trust your gut over your data?
- What happens when someone says, “I just can’t make another decision”?
- How do you stay humble and curious in the middle of pressure?