Wednesday, October 29, 2025

“Your brain and body at noon are not the same as your brain and body at midnight. You might want to set your expectations and your schedule accordingly.”
– Jeff Haden –

Here’s a decision-making secret hiding in plain sight: timing matters more than who’s in the room. Research analyzing 100,000+ exams reveals that cognitive performance peaks at midday for everyone, and the person evaluating you is just as affected by the clock. This explains why parole boards approve 70% of requests in morning sessions but nearly zero by day’s end. Before scheduling that critical board presentation or performance review, maybe skip those default 8 AM and 4:30 PM slots. To learn when both you and your audience are actually at peak performance, Check out the article Scientists just discovered the time of day when you’re smarter, more focused, and at your cognitive best.

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Be strong. Lead well.

Chad