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Are you constantly tired, overwhelmed, or feeling mentally drained?You might be suffering from "Decision Fatigue," a scientifically proven phenomenon that happens when your brain is overloaded by too many choices. As humans, we all make countless decisions every day. But as a manager, you know it's even more. In this video, I break down the neuroscience of decision fatigue, how it affects your energy, focus, and productivity. More importantly— I have guidance on how to fix it so you can be a better manager.

00:00 Feeling tired at work all the time?

00:42 Meet David Burkus

01:00 What does the research tell us?

02:55 Self-control is a limited resource.

03:09 Meet Dr. Roy F. Baumeister

03:59 Know your mental tankand plan for it.

05:32 Embrace delegating tasksto the team.

06:32 Double down on the basics.

07:04 You're probably not sleeping enough!

//ABOUT DAVID

One of the world’s leading business thinkers, David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are helping leaders and teams do their best work ever.He is the best-selling author of four books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, the Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS This Morning. Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked as one of the world’s top business thought leaders by Thinkers50. As a sought-after international speaker, his TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times. He’s worked with leaders from organizations across all industries including Google, Stryker, Fidelity, Viacom, and even the US Naval Academy.A former business school professor, Burkus holds a master’s degree in organizational psychology from the University of Oklahoma, and a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent University.

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