Ben Cattaneo
@bencattaneo.bsky.social
Founder of The Decision-Making Studio, podcast host, cyclist, hapkido-ist, Londoner, Canadian, Argentine.
https://thedecisionmaking.studio/
https://thedecisionmaking.studio/
"Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen.
Fabulous podcast conversation with @adamkahane.bsky.social
Full episode here - thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
Fabulous podcast conversation with @adamkahane.bsky.social
Full episode here - thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
September 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen.
Fabulous podcast conversation with @adamkahane.bsky.social
Full episode here - thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
Fabulous podcast conversation with @adamkahane.bsky.social
Full episode here - thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
Certainty sells better than sex. It's a reflection of something very unhealthy.
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Certainty Sells Better than Sex
As a solopreneur, you basically don’t get through a day without several “advisors” of all kinds pitching a fix.
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August 20, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Certainty sells better than sex. It's a reflection of something very unhealthy.
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When you’ve got time pressure and no clear answer, take a reversible step in your desired direction.
That’s how I ended up riding the Stelvio in the rain.
No PR. But one of the best days I’ve had on a bike.
Read here: substack.com/home/post/p-...
That’s how I ended up riding the Stelvio in the rain.
No PR. But one of the best days I’ve had on a bike.
Read here: substack.com/home/post/p-...
August 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
When you’ve got time pressure and no clear answer, take a reversible step in your desired direction.
That’s how I ended up riding the Stelvio in the rain.
No PR. But one of the best days I’ve had on a bike.
Read here: substack.com/home/post/p-...
That’s how I ended up riding the Stelvio in the rain.
No PR. But one of the best days I’ve had on a bike.
Read here: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Sometimes the smartest move is to walk away.
I’ve spent years trying to make ideas land with people who “just don’t get it”.
It almost never works.
I have found something that does though.
I wrote about this here 👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-ca...
I’ve spent years trying to make ideas land with people who “just don’t get it”.
It almost never works.
I have found something that does though.
I wrote about this here 👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-ca...
“They just don’t get it.” | Ben Cattaneo
“They just don’t get it.”
If you have ever said those words, you know the feeling.
Your thinking, your approach, your philosophy, or an initiative are just not landing.
Over the years, I have worke...
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August 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Sometimes the smartest move is to walk away.
I’ve spent years trying to make ideas land with people who “just don’t get it”.
It almost never works.
I have found something that does though.
I wrote about this here 👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-ca...
I’ve spent years trying to make ideas land with people who “just don’t get it”.
It almost never works.
I have found something that does though.
I wrote about this here 👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-ca...
Taylor Swift's decision-making skills are punk rock and genius.
@hbr.org Senior Editor Kevin Evers wrote a book on that and joined me in the latest episode of The Decision-Making Studio Podcast to talk all about it: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
@hbr.org Senior Editor Kevin Evers wrote a book on that and joined me in the latest episode of The Decision-Making Studio Podcast to talk all about it: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
May 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Taylor Swift's decision-making skills are punk rock and genius.
@hbr.org Senior Editor Kevin Evers wrote a book on that and joined me in the latest episode of The Decision-Making Studio Podcast to talk all about it: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
@hbr.org Senior Editor Kevin Evers wrote a book on that and joined me in the latest episode of The Decision-Making Studio Podcast to talk all about it: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
What goes into a good decision? It was a delight to speak to Rachael Johnson of the ACCA in the latest episode of their Policy and Insights podcast series insights.zencast.website/episodes/ris...
Risk culture: The art of decision-making | Policy & Insights
The latest research and opinion from ACCA’s Professional Insights. We explore the big issues impacting business, the accountancy profession and the evolving world of work. From technology to talent ma...
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May 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
What goes into a good decision? It was a delight to speak to Rachael Johnson of the ACCA in the latest episode of their Policy and Insights podcast series insights.zencast.website/episodes/ris...
When should CEOs speak up about human rights and democracy?
I spoke with author, human rights lawyer and former Obama admin official Michael Posner about this on my podcast.
Spotify: lnkd.in/es-TqWWd
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/eQQxNQQU
YouTube: lnkd.in/eadKZWTt
I spoke with author, human rights lawyer and former Obama admin official Michael Posner about this on my podcast.
Spotify: lnkd.in/es-TqWWd
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/eQQxNQQU
YouTube: lnkd.in/eadKZWTt
April 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
When should CEOs speak up about human rights and democracy?
I spoke with author, human rights lawyer and former Obama admin official Michael Posner about this on my podcast.
Spotify: lnkd.in/es-TqWWd
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/eQQxNQQU
YouTube: lnkd.in/eadKZWTt
I spoke with author, human rights lawyer and former Obama admin official Michael Posner about this on my podcast.
Spotify: lnkd.in/es-TqWWd
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/eQQxNQQU
YouTube: lnkd.in/eadKZWTt
Reposted by Ben Cattaneo
Ep. 244: Mark Fabian on "Beyond Happy"
YouTube video by The Decision-Making Studio
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April 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
"Make it make sense"
In my latest edition of "The Studio Letter", we examine the Trump trade war, talk about a free lunch, and more
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In my latest edition of "The Studio Letter", we examine the Trump trade war, talk about a free lunch, and more
mailchi.mp/thedecisionm...
Make It Make Sense: Trade War edition of The Studio Letter
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March 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
"Make it make sense"
In my latest edition of "The Studio Letter", we examine the Trump trade war, talk about a free lunch, and more
mailchi.mp/thedecisionm...
In my latest edition of "The Studio Letter", we examine the Trump trade war, talk about a free lunch, and more
mailchi.mp/thedecisionm...
How do you go from making a decision to taking action? The Decision-Making Studio's latest 'Studio Letter' covers that - us19.campaign-archive.com?u=f19fc74942...
From decision to action - The Studio Letter Feb 2025
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February 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
How do you go from making a decision to taking action? The Decision-Making Studio's latest 'Studio Letter' covers that - us19.campaign-archive.com?u=f19fc74942...
Big systems make terrible decisions. Why is that?
Award-winning author Dan Davies joined me in the latest episode of The Decision-Making Studio Podcast to talk about his book "The Unaccountability Machine"
You can find the episode and links to all formats here: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
Award-winning author Dan Davies joined me in the latest episode of The Decision-Making Studio Podcast to talk about his book "The Unaccountability Machine"
You can find the episode and links to all formats here: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
January 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Big systems make terrible decisions. Why is that?
Award-winning author Dan Davies joined me in the latest episode of The Decision-Making Studio Podcast to talk about his book "The Unaccountability Machine"
You can find the episode and links to all formats here: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
Award-winning author Dan Davies joined me in the latest episode of The Decision-Making Studio Podcast to talk about his book "The Unaccountability Machine"
You can find the episode and links to all formats here: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
The only thing we have full control over is the quality of our decisions.
Uncertainty can make that challenging - it is intertwined with emotion. Recognising that is powerful.
Here is a clip from a recent podcast "inbetweenisode". Full episode here: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
Uncertainty can make that challenging - it is intertwined with emotion. Recognising that is powerful.
Here is a clip from a recent podcast "inbetweenisode". Full episode here: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
January 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The only thing we have full control over is the quality of our decisions.
Uncertainty can make that challenging - it is intertwined with emotion. Recognising that is powerful.
Here is a clip from a recent podcast "inbetweenisode". Full episode here: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
Uncertainty can make that challenging - it is intertwined with emotion. Recognising that is powerful.
Here is a clip from a recent podcast "inbetweenisode". Full episode here: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
How did Charles Darwin make decisions?
I obviously could not get Charles on The Decision-Making Studio Podcast but I could speak to his great-great grandson Chris
It's here or on the platform of your choice: lnkd.in/eigMukT4.
The video version is on our YouTube Channel here: lnkd.in/dsK3XARn
I obviously could not get Charles on The Decision-Making Studio Podcast but I could speak to his great-great grandson Chris
It's here or on the platform of your choice: lnkd.in/eigMukT4.
The video version is on our YouTube Channel here: lnkd.in/dsK3XARn
December 4, 2024 at 1:38 PM
How did Charles Darwin make decisions?
I obviously could not get Charles on The Decision-Making Studio Podcast but I could speak to his great-great grandson Chris
It's here or on the platform of your choice: lnkd.in/eigMukT4.
The video version is on our YouTube Channel here: lnkd.in/dsK3XARn
I obviously could not get Charles on The Decision-Making Studio Podcast but I could speak to his great-great grandson Chris
It's here or on the platform of your choice: lnkd.in/eigMukT4.
The video version is on our YouTube Channel here: lnkd.in/dsK3XARn
My podcast conversation with @charleshecker.bsky.social about his fabulous new book "Zero Sum - The Arc of International Business in Russia" is live!
Here's a clip - Big Macs ≠ Democracy
Full episode: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
Video version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nltC...
Here's a clip - Big Macs ≠ Democracy
Full episode: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
Video version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nltC...
November 24, 2024 at 7:03 PM
My podcast conversation with @charleshecker.bsky.social about his fabulous new book "Zero Sum - The Arc of International Business in Russia" is live!
Here's a clip - Big Macs ≠ Democracy
Full episode: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
Video version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nltC...
Here's a clip - Big Macs ≠ Democracy
Full episode: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
Video version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nltC...
It was fabulous to see the amazing Charles (Chuck) Hecker talk about his incredible book "Zero Sum - The Arc of International Business in Russia " earlier this week.
I'm working on the edits of a great podcast about the book - out very soon.
@hurstpublishers.bsky.social
I'm working on the edits of a great podcast about the book - out very soon.
@hurstpublishers.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 12:25 PM
It was fabulous to see the amazing Charles (Chuck) Hecker talk about his incredible book "Zero Sum - The Arc of International Business in Russia " earlier this week.
I'm working on the edits of a great podcast about the book - out very soon.
@hurstpublishers.bsky.social
I'm working on the edits of a great podcast about the book - out very soon.
@hurstpublishers.bsky.social
Let's talk more about "heuristics" and less about "cognitive biases". I loved this clip from my podcast conversation with the legendary Gary Klein.
Full episode here: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
Video version here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xslx...
Full episode here: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
Video version here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xslx...
November 20, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Let's talk more about "heuristics" and less about "cognitive biases". I loved this clip from my podcast conversation with the legendary Gary Klein.
Full episode here: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
Video version here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xslx...
Full episode here: thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast
Video version here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xslx...