Author: Tomasz Drybala
Tomasz Drybala is the founder of the Neuro-Based Leadership Centre with nearly 30 years of experience as a business owner. Specializing in self-leadership and neuroscience-based coaching, Tomasz empowers leaders to unlock their full potential. As an author, trainer, and keynote speaker, he integrates neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology to develop emotionally intelligent and adaptive leaders. His mission is to create conscious, compassionate, and effective leaders who transform organizational culture and achieve peak performance. Tomasz is also the author of "Breaking Patterns: Leveraging Neuroscience to Overcome Past Limitations and Liberate Your Leadership Potential," which will be published on June 10, 2025. This book serves as a guide for business leaders to break life patterns, heal from them, and live consciously and authentically without limitations.
In what ways can business leaders integrate objective data and diverse perspectives to mitigate the impact of the availability heuristic in their decision-making processes?
To mitigate the impact of the availability heuristic in decision-making processes, business leaders can integrate objective data and diverse perspectives by adopting the following strategies: Comprehensive Data Collection and Analysis: Data-Driven Risk Assessments: Instead of relying on recent events or vivid memories, leaders should base decisions on comprehensive […]
Boeing’s 737 Max Crisis: How the Availability Heuristic Shaped Key Decisions
Boeing, a global leader in aerospace manufacturing, faced one of the most significant crises in its history with the 737 Max aircraft. After two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019, resulting in the deaths of 346 people, the aircraft was grounded worldwide. This tragedy, coupled with extensive media […]
The Availability Heuristic and Facebook’s Approach to Privacy Policies: Lessons from the Cambridge Analytica Scandal
In 2018, the Cambridge Analytica scandal became a turning point for Facebook, a company already deeply intertwined with the personal data of billions of users. The scandal, which involved the misuse of millions of Facebook users’ data without their consent, sent shockwaves across the media and brought intense […]
Avoiding Decision Pitfalls: Lessons from a Risk Manager on Tackling the Availability Heuristic
In the fast-paced world of business, decision-making is influenced by various cognitive biases. One such bias, the availability heuristic, plays a significant role in how leaders assess risks and opportunities. This cognitive shortcut can lead individuals to overestimate the likelihood of events based on how easily they can […]
Oxytocin and Leadership: Building Trust and Loyalty Through Neurochemical Connections
Leadership is often seen as a skilful blend of vision, strategy, and emotional intelligence. However, a growing body of research suggests that leadership goes even deeper, tapping into our neurochemical makeup to shape how we build trust, form connections, and foster loyalty. One such key neurochemical is oxytocin, […]
How can leaders in tech companies recognize and mitigate the impact of overconfidence bias when setting project deadlines?
Overconfidence bias can lead to setting unrealistic project deadlines, which may result in delays and unmet goals. To recognize and mitigate this bias, tech leaders can employ the following strategies: Encourage Diverse Input: Utilize Historical Data: Implement Buffer Time: Promote a Culture of Realism: By implementing these strategies, […]
What strategies can business leaders implement to avoid overconfidence bias when approving budgets for complex projects?
Overconfidence bias can lead to the approval of unrealistic budgets, which may result in cost overruns and financial strain. To avoid this, business leaders can implement the following strategies: Comprehensive Data Analysis: Collaborative Budgeting Process: Phased Budget Approval: Risk Mitigation Strategies: By applying these strategies, business leaders can […]
When Ambition Meets Reality: Crossrail and the Perils of Overconfident Planning
The Crossrail project, now known as the Elizabeth Line, stands as one of the most ambitious infrastructure endeavours in the UK. Designed to enhance London’s transportation network by linking major parts of the city and its suburbs, the project was initially set to open in 2018. However, it […]
Overconfidence and Catastrophe: Lessons from the Royal Bank of Scotland
Overconfidence in leadership can have catastrophic consequences, especially in industries as complex and volatile as finance. The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) provides a stark example of how overconfidence bias in financial forecasting led to one of the most significant banking failures in history. In the years leading […]
Maria’s Overconfidence Bias Challenge: A Lesson in Balanced Decision-Making
In the high-stakes world of project management, confidence is essential. It drives teams forward, fosters innovation, and helps overcome obstacles. However, when confidence turns into overconfidence, it can cloud judgment and lead to costly mistakes. Maria, a seasoned project manager at a large UK-based tech company, recently faced […]