Business Psychology

contrast effect cognitive bias management decisions

What is the Contrast Effect?

Learn how the contrast effect influences management decisions, hiring processes, and employee evaluations to build a more objective workplace.

5 min Jan 15, 2026

decision fatigue mental energy leadership burnout

Managing Decision Fatigue: Conserving Mental Energy for Choices That Matter

Learn to manage decision fatigue and conserve mental energy. Practical strategies for business owners to avoid burnout and make better high-stakes leadership choices.

Ben Schmidt 8 min Dec 16, 2025

Gamification employee engagement management strategy

What is Gamification in a Business Context?

A practical guide for managers on applying game-design elements to improve team engagement, clarifying the psychology behind points, badges, and leaderboards.

5 min Oct 21, 2025

High-Performance Mindset business psychology leadership stamina

What is a High-Performance Mindset?

A practical guide for business owners on adopting elite athlete psychology to manage stress, improve decision-making, and build sustainable organizations.

4 min Oct 20, 2025

Sunk Cost Fallacy HR management team leadership

What is the Sunk Cost Fallacy in Human Resources?

A guide for business owners and managers on identifying when emotional attachment to past investments prevents necessary personnel changes and hurts team morale.

4 min Oct 17, 2025

framing leadership communication team management

What is Framing?

Learn how framing influences team perception and decision-making for business managers and owners seeking to build trust and clear communication.

5 min Sep 26, 2025

The SOP they learned six months ago is already fading.

Death of the Binder