Weekly Leader's Digest: Decision Fatigue: The Hidden Productivity Killer

26 Aug 2025 • 5 min • EN
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Decision Fatigue: The Hidden Productivity Killer There’s a hidden productivity killer that’s costing leaders—and the global economy—billions every year: decision fatigue. By mid-afternoon, your ability to make strategic, mission-aligned choices can drop by up to 50%, leaving you drained and reactive. The problem isn’t your willpower; it’s that your brain’s limited mental energy is being sapped by countless trivial decisions throughout the day. This episode dives into a simple but powerful solution: creating a decision hierarchy that automates routine choices, systematizes others, delegates what can be passed on, and reserves your best mental energy for decisions that truly matter. To find out more about my work, please visit www.danawilliamsco.com LinkedIn Instagram Email: hello@danawilliamsco.com The Strengths Journal™ is the only Gallup-certified, purpose-driven daily planner that helps you actively use your strengths to plan your days. Get Your copy here

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