Leadership Decision Intelligence™
Leadership-focused decision-making styles
How to Match Decision Styles to Strategic Challenges
90-Minute Workshop Framework
1. The 5 Decision Styles for Leaders
2. Neuro-Tactical Drills
A. The "Style Switch" Challenge
Scenario: Your team resists a new CRM rollout
Round 1: Debate using only data (Analytical)
Round 2: Appeal to shared values (Diplomatic)
Debrief: Which moved the needle? Why?
B. Bias War Game
Inject 5 stealth biases into a case study (e.g., sunk cost, halo effect)
Teams race to ID and counter using:
Analytical: Cost-benefit dashboards
Visionary: "Back-from-the-future" storytelling
3. Culture-Shaping Tools
Decision Charter Template
Our Team’s Rules:
1. For risks >$500K → Mandatory 'Red Team' critique (Analytical + Bold)
2. People decisions → Diplomatic + Anonymous feedback
3. Crises → Bold style, but 10-min 'cool down' veto option
Metrics That Matter
Speed vs. Accuracy Ratio (Track by decision type)
Style Diversity Index (Audit last 10 decisions for style spread)
4. Self-Mastery Lab
Biometric Feedback Exercise
Wear HR monitors during mock negotiations
Correlate:
Heart Rate ↑ 15%+ → Likely defaulting to Bold style
Steady HRV → Diplomatic/Analytical dominance
Mindfulness Reset
Before big decisions: 4-7-8 breath (4 sec in, 7 hold, 8 out) → 31% clearer thinking (UCLA)
5. Takeaway Toolkit
Style Matcher Card (Pocket guide for situational style-picking)
Meeting Prompts:
a. Should we shift styles? Our data says ______, but gut says ______.
Coaching Script:
a. I notice you default to [style]. Let’s test adding 10% [counter-style].
Why This Works for Leaders
✅ Science-Based: Rooted in neuroscience and Fortune 500 case studies
✅ Anti-Fragile: Prevents over-reliance on one style
✅ Scalable: Works for frontline managers to C-suite