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Tag: Human Behavior

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481 – Rethinking Purpose: Why Chasing Big Goals Might Be Making You Miserable with Jordan Grumet

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What if the relentless chase for big goals is actually what’s making you feel unfulfilled? In this episode, hospice physician […]

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479 – Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion with Harvard Professor, Rebecca Lemov

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What if brainwashing isn’t just a Cold War relic, but something we’re all quietly experiencing every day? In this episode, […]

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475 – How Understanding Social Hierarchies Can Help You Inspire Others and Get What You Want with Adam Galinksy

https://www.smartpeoplepodcast.com/episode-player/6053/475-how-understanding-social-hierarchies-can-help-you-inspire-others-and-get-what-you-want-with-adam-galinksy.mp3?updated=1738037453

In this episode, Adam Galinsky, acclaimed professor and TED speaker, dives into the fascinating world of social hierarchy, influence, and […]

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473 – What Mysticism Can Teach Us About Living Well, with Philosopher Simon Critchley

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What if you could taste intensity, experience life fully, and connect deeply with existence? Join us for a fascinating conversation […]

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472 – Stone Age Brain, Screen Age Problem – The Truth About Technology and Your Brain with Richard Cytowic

https://www.smartpeoplepodcast.com/episode-player/6021/472-stone-age-brain-screen-age-problem-the-truth-about-technology-and-your-brain-with-richard-cytowic.mp3?updated=1733241903

Join award-winning neurologist Richard Cytowic as he reveals the surprising reasons behind our screen addictions. Our brains, unchanged since the […]

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471 – Life in the Corporate Blender: Why Change is Making Work Worse with Ashley Goodall

https://www.smartpeoplepodcast.com/episode-player/6016/471-life-in-the-corporate-blender-why-change-is-making-work-worse-with-ashley-goodall.mp3?updated=1731985713

For decades, “disruption” and “change” have been seen as essential to business growth and success.  Whether it’s a merger or […]

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470 – Eliminate Work Fatigue and Optimize Your Productivity with Neuroscientist, Dr. Mithu Storoni

https://www.smartpeoplepodcast.com/episode-player/6010/470-eliminate-work-fatigue-and-optimize-your-productivity-with-neuroscientist-dr-mithu-storoni.mp3?updated=1730775387

Today, most office workers are expected to operate with industrial-era efficiency. Yet the work that matters most in our technology-dominated […]

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467 – Overcome Perfectionism and Unlock Your Full Potential with Dr. Mary Anderson

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Are you tired of feeling trapped by the pressure to be perfect? In this episode, Dr. Mary E. Anderson, author […]

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465 – Stress Wisely: How to Be Well in an Unwell World with Psychology Scholar Dr. Robyne

https://www.smartpeoplepodcast.com/episode-player/5977/465-stress-wisely-how-to-be-well-in-an-unwell-world-with-psychology-scholar-dr-robyne.mp3?updated=1724814896

This week, we’re talking stress – but not just managing it, mastering it. Join us as we explore the latest […]

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463 – The #1 Thing Holding You Back from Your Dream Job with Dr. Tessa West

https://www.smartpeoplepodcast.com/episode-player/5966/463-the-1-thing-holding-you-back-from-your-dream-job-with-dr-tessa-west.mp3?updated=1722307066

Dr. Tessa West joins us to reveal the surprising reasons behind career dissatisfaction. Drawing from her new book, “Job Therapy: […]

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