Decision fatigue in the boardroom: how CEO's stay sharp

Every CEO faces dozens of decisions daily — some operational, others with long-term strategic impact. Research shows that decision fatigue erodes judgment, reduces creativity, and increases risk aversion. In high-pressure environments, clarity becomes a competitive advantage.

Executive takeaways

• Volume vs. quality: more decisions do not equal better leadership.

• Their is a hidden cost to micro-decisions (emails, approvals, interruptions).

• Rituals for mental clarity: anchoring routines that sharpen focus.

• Embodied practices: how physical resets (breathing, posture, micro-movement) counter cognitive depletion.

Closing thoughts

Great leadership is not about making more decisions, but about making the right ones with clarity. At Minkik, we help leaders sharpen their focus by integrating mental discipline with physical performance.