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Decision architecture
A visual explainer of the three layers that determine whether you sense the shift in time to respond
Feb 6 • Joseph Lavoie
The scenarios no one will put in a deck
Why analysts imagine extreme scenarios but don't say them—and what AI changes about that
Jan 22 • Joseph Lavoie
The Predecision
A stutter step for decisions that feel ready but shouldn't be locked in yet
Jan 16 • Joseph Lavoie
Don't be an avatar. Be Human. Show the f*ck up.
My unsolicited advice for how the next generation can beat AI and turbocharge their careers
Apr 4, 2025 • Joseph Lavoie
Salacious political diaries, with Simon Hart
The Craft Politics Interview with Simon Hart, former Chief Whip of the UK Conservative Party
Mar 3, 2025 • Joseph Lavoie
1:09:41
Why changing minds is harder than ever
Why motivated reasoning and tribalism are getting in the way of persuasion efforts
Feb 23, 2025 • Joseph Lavoie
Making Sense of the polls with Alex Swann
With so much political change in Canada, what is everyone missing in the latest polling data?
Feb 19, 2025 • Joseph Lavoie
46:02
Becoming a student (again)
How a late-night call reminded me to lead with curiosity, not judgment
Jan 18, 2025 • Joseph Lavoie
7:49
Stop pretending your team isn't using shadow AI
It's a problem
Oct 26, 2024 • Joseph Lavoie
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