Delay…

The brain is an amazing organ.  We know a ton about our brains and are learning a ton more each year.  However, most neuroscientists estimate that we understand about ten percent of what this amazing processor is up to.  Amazing.

Here’s a simple brain fact.  The brain does three things really well.

Number one.

The brain perceives reality.  Of course, this baby mostly sees what it’s always seen.  That’s not a problem…most of the time.  When was the last time you checked out your own “mental models?”

The brain also processes alternatives.  Of course, this bad boy mostly thinks in “either or” decision trees. Talk about taking some serious shortcuts.  Well, don’t we all.  When was the last time you asked one of your truth tellers to help you see your prejudices?

The brain, finally, makes a decision.  Of course, since we are “rational” beings, this beauty is oh so predictable.  Again, this is all true…most of the time.  Does your team see your decision history as being “predictable” or “problematic” or both?  Do you know why?

When is the brain suspect?  When does the “rational” processor turn less predictable.  Hmm,  I’m glad you asked.

Here’s the answer.  Do NOT miss this.  This is HUGE.

More often than you might THINK.

Here’s one to ponder.

September 11, 2001.  You remember, don’t you?  Here’s the question.

How long did survivors take, on average, before heading downstairs?

How long would you take to ACT when an adversity struck a few floors up from you?

Tell me more.

The answer is coming.

IF you’re curious to find it before it before I’m prone to share…you can find it in the book, The Unthinkable, by Amanda Ripley.