Decision Fatigue at 30,000 Feet: The Cognitive Toll Commercial Travel Extracts from High-Stakes Executives
Every delayed departure and missed connection carries a cost that never appears on a corporate expense report: the gradual erosion of executive judgment at precisely the moments it matters most. Research into decision fatigue and cognitive performance reveals that commercial travel schedules are quietly undermining the mental acuity of America's most consequential business leaders. Understanding this hidden liability is the first step toward addressing it.