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Defensible Decisions: How to Build Sustainable Performance with Data and AI | Jen McCorkle

Jen McCorkle
February 26, 2026 3:30 pm PT
30 minutes
This episode is a masterclass in strategic decision-making with Jen McCorkle, a seasoned executive and advisor with over 25 years of experience in analytics, AI, and executive leadership.

Jen shares her unique vantage point at the intersection of data, human judgment, and organizational dynamics, discussing her proven ability to uncover tens of millions in hidden revenue and guide leadership through high-stakes decisions.

In this conversation, you will learn about:
  • The Decision Advantage System: What it is and how it helps organizations move beyond data volume to build sustainable performance based on the quality of their decisions.
  • Tangible Actions for 2026: Jen outlines 3 practical steps businesses can take to achieve more alignment and cohesion in the coming year.
  • The Future of Decisions: A look at how decision-making is expected to change in 2026, especially with the continued rise of AI.
Jen, the author of upcoming books Defensible Decisions™ and When the Fog Descends, grounds her work in the belief that sustainable performance is built on the quality of decisions, not the volume of data. Link to Jen's recently released book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKQFSQTB. Her website is 
https://www.TheDecisionAdvantage.com. ;
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