Decisions Versus Choices

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel · May 4, 2026 · 6m

In today's episode:

Jessica and John untangle the subtle differences between a "decisions" and "choices" in the modern workplace.

"Decisions" often mean choosing between bad options, while "choices" involve actively defining what matters.

Decisions fatigue us, while choices tie our identities to a purpose. It's choosing what matters versus deciding what works.

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom.

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