Why Decision Fatigue Is Quietly Killing Workplace Culture
Every leader makes thousands of decisions a day—but too many choices can do more harm than good. Decision fatigue, often overlooked, is quietly draining productivity and workplace culture.
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Bernie Franzgrote | WBN News – Global | September 5, 2025
If you're a business owner, team leader, or entrepreneur, understanding how to reduce decision fatigue may be the key to unlocking better performance and healthier teams.
Every leader makes thousands of decisions a day—but too many choices can do more harm than good. Decision fatigue, often overlooked, is quietly draining productivity and workplace culture.
In a recent episode of Knack 4 Business, hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt sat down with decision-making expert Bob Wendover, founder of Common Sense Enterprises, to explore why multitasking and unclear expectations lead to burnout—and what leaders can do about it.
Bob, with over 37 years of research and coaching experience, revealed key takeaways from his book Overcoming Overwhelm, including:
- Multitasking is a myth: Switching tasks reduces productivity by up to 40%.
- Decision fatigue is real: Leaders often exhaust their teams by overcomplicating simple decisions.
- Small changes make big differences: Simplifying workflows and clarifying expectations helps reduce stress, boost morale, and build trust.
Bob shared examples of how emotional intelligence and intentional leadership practices can turn an overwhelmed team into a high-performing one—without burnout.
Conclusion:
The true cost of overworking and over-deciding isn’t just fatigue—it’s lost innovation, disconnection, and poor culture. Leaders who prioritize clarity and simplicity will create stronger, more resilient teams in any business climate.
Bernie Franzgrote – Contributor
Editor: Karalee Greer
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Watch or listen to the full episode:
YouTube → https://youtu.be/jVdnOJT5Bds
Spotify/Apple → https://tinyurl.com/46e5e49r
📩 Contact Bob Wendover to learn more about his leadership programs.
🌐 Visit: https://commonsenseenterprises.net
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