E23 - Survivorship Bias (It’s not what you think) and Making Fully Informed Decisions featuring Simon Kardynal

How are we doing? Send us a message and let us know what content had impact, and what content may have missed the mark, and why.I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.When I say the term survivorship bias, what’s the first thought that comes to mind? Most often, the response I receive is that of people using their personal and professional survival stories to help them make informed choices.  And while this is a great answer, this is most definitely NOT what survivorship bias is about.Survivorship bias is, in my opinion, one of the most vital biases that emerging leaders need to understand if they want to be truly open minded with their leadership decisions.In this episode, you’ll hear from me, Simon Kardynal, your host, where I’ll talk about the basis of survivorship bias and then provide some examples of survivorship bias in action.  You’ll learn how to see this bias in yourself and your team, and then you’ll hear how to use this bias to yours and your teams’ advantage, making everyone more efficient.Relevant Links:1. Margaret Wheatley Website: https://margaretwheatley.com Simon’s Recommended Book List:1. The Fifth Discipline: The art and practice of the learning organization by Peter Senge2. Leadership and the New Science by Margaret Wheatley3. Perseverance by Margaret Wheatley4. The Leadership Challenge: How to make extraordinary things happen in organizations by James Kouzes and Barry PosnerSupport the showTrench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.Connect to Trench Leadership:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowATrench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=trueAre you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.