In this enlightening episode, join Michael Gillespie as he delves into the transformative power of distancing in decision-making. Discover how stepping back can unlock deeper insights and lead to wiser choices. Whether you're navigating personal dilemmas or professional challenges, learn how to harness this powerful tool to enhance your decision-making process. Tune in for practical tips and thought-provoking discussions that will change the way you approach decisions.
Dr. Michael A. Gillespie is an Associate Professor of Psychology at University of South Florida. He teaches on the Sarasota-Manatee campus and directs the Human Applied Cognition and Decision-making lab on the Tampa campus. His research interests include decision-making at work, critical thinking, values, organizational culture, psychological measures, and job attitudes.
His book, Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions which he co-authored with David Marquet came out August 12, 2025.
In Distancing, bestselling author and former submarine captain David Marquet (Turn the Ship Around!) and psychology professor Michael Gillespie introduce a powerful solution: distancing. This simple but underused superpower lets us step outside ourselves to see with clarity and decide with wisdom.
Through three practices—Be Someone Else, Be Somewhere Else, Be Sometime Else—we adopt the perspective of a coach, view our situation from afar, or become our wiser future self. Each unlocks instant insight, reduces anxiety, and improves judgment.
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