Don A. Moore

Moore interrogates the psychology of confidence with a focus on its often misleading extremes. As a contemporary American scholar, he probes how overconfidence can skew judgment and decision-making, leading people to overestimate their abilities and knowledge. His research, rooted in experimental studies, explores the implications of these tendencies in leadership, negotiation, and organizational settings. Through his scholarly yet accessible writing style, Moore bridges rigorous research with practical insights, making significant contributions to both academic and popular discourse.\n\nHis work benefits those in leadership and decision-making roles, offering tools to harness confidence productively without veering into overconfidence. Moore's 2020 book, "Perfectly Confident: How to Calibrate Your Decisions Wisely", distills two decades of research into actionable strategies for wise decision-making. His influence extends beyond academia; his findings are discussed in major journals and popular outlets such as the "New Yorker" and "Harvard Business Review". Through his academic positions, currently holding the Lorraine Tyson Mitchell Chair at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, Moore continues to impact the field with his exploration of confidence and decision-making psychology.