Decisions are how we exercise agency— the power to influence and shape what happens next.

For decades, groundbreaking research in behavioral economics, cognitive psychology, and decision analysis has unveiled powerful insights into how we make decisions—and more importantly, how we can make them better.

The impact of these insights is far-reaching, influencing individual careers, organizational success, and even societal outcomes.

DLI offers leaders not just tools, but a pathway to continuously improve decision quality across your organization.

Whether through training, consultations, or decision facilitation, you can elevate your leadership by making smarter, more informed decisions that align with long-term success.

Leaders today face unprecedented complexity and uncertainty.

DLI was founded by Joseph Sweeney, Ed.D., in response to the growing demand from CEOs, professionals, military leaders, and policymakers for practical, high-impact decision-making training.

Joe understands the need for a trusted partner to help apply decision science in their organizations. While spearheading a national movement to raise awareness of decision science in K-12 education, he was repeatedly asked by leaders from across sectors to develop a solution for executives. They wanted to incorporate these game-changing insights into their own work to make better decisions and lead more effectively. The Decision Leadership Institute was established to meet this need.

We are committed to being the partner that helps leaders transform their decision-making processes, cultivate rational thinking, and enhance their strategic impact.