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Carol Tavris – Mistakes Were Made But Not By Me

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Why We Can’t Admit We’re Wrong: A Deep Dive with Carol Tavris

Have you ever clung to a belief even when faced with overwhelming evidence to the contrary? You’re not alone! In this episode, Aidan McCullen chats with renowned social psychologist Carol Tavris, co-author of the groundbreaking book “Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me).”

Together, they delve into the fascinating world of cognitive dissonance, self-justification, and memory. You’ll discover:

Why admitting mistakes is so darn hard (even for the best of us!)
How our memories can be surprisingly malleable
Real-world examples from law enforcement, politics, and even parenting
How these insights can help us all be more humble, critical thinkers
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand the human tendency to rewrite history and the importance of embracing the possibility of being wrong.

Clap Your Hands Red: Humility, The Oak or The Reed

Posted 5 years ago Tagged Bias Charles Conn Cognitive Biases Dunning Kruger Bias Edward Hess Darden Hogan Assessments Humility Humility Is the New Smart Humility scale Richard Dawkins Clap your hands Red Robert Hogan Humility The Dunning Kruger Effect Thomas J Anderson

“It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.” Epictetus […]

The Leadership Killer: Reclaiming Humility in an Age of Arrogance with Bill Treasurer

Posted 5 years ago Tagged Arrogance Bill Treasurer Giant Leap Consulting Humility Leadership Skills

Being a good leader doesn’t require being a bad person, and if you know what to look out for, you can keep your ego and hubris in check and become (and stay) a leader who is effective, successful, and good.