🎧 In this episode we are honored to welcome Dr. Thomas Curran, acclaimed social psychologist and Associate Professor at the London School of Economics.

Dr. Curran's groundbreaking research focuses on perfectionism and its alarming rise among young people in the 21st century. His pioneering work examining the psychological impact of neoliberalism, competitive educational systems, and meritocracy has been featured in leading publications worldwide and has fundamentally reshaped our understanding of contemporary mental health challenges.

Today we're excited to discuss his compelling and timely book, "The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough in a World That Pushes Us to Extremes."

During this thought-provoking conversation, we'll explore:

• 🧠 How perfectionism has evolved into a social epidemic affecting younger generations

• 💰 The hidden costs of perfectionism in organizations

• 🔎 The hidden psychological costs of our achievement-oriented culture and its connection to rising anxiety, depression, and burnout

• ⚔️ Evidence-based strategies for breaking free from perfectionism's grip and embracing "good enough" in our personal and professional lives

• 🌍 How cultural shifts and social media have accelerated perfectionist tendencies worldwide

💡 To learn more about Dr. Curran's work, you can find his extensive research publications in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and through his institutional profile at LSE.

📚 In addition, Dr. Curran regularly shares accessible insights through his viral TED talk "Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse" (over 2 million views) and articles in prestigious publications like The Guardian, The New York Times, and BBC.

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🧐 We are delighted to welcome Professor Stephan Meier, the James P. Gorman Professor of Business Strategy and Chair of the Management Division at Columbia Business School, to this episode of BE GOOD! podcast. In this episode, we explore how employee-centered management and workplace behavioral economics create thriving businesses:

• 📖 Professor Meier discusses his new book, "The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Helps Business Thrive," sharing evidence-based organizational strategies drawn from his extensive experience at the Federal Reserve Bank's Center for Behavioral Economics, Harvard University, and the University of Zurich.

• 🔎 Learn about Professor Meier's fascinating journey into behavioral science and employee motivation research, which began with his master's thesis examining the selfishness of economists and evolved into groundbreaking studies on non-monetary workplace motivators that drive performance and engagement.

• 🧠 Discover the 4 key elements of human-centric organizations that improve retention and productivity: creating a specific and motivating purpose for employees, fostering mutual trust between management and teams, providing appropriately challenging tasks that balance skills development, and cultivating a collective sense of workplace belonging.

• 🗺 Explore how an employee-centric approach delivers measurable business benefits and strategic advantages including increased workforce productivity, enhanced innovation capabilities, lower employee turnover rates, and improved customer experience metrics.

• 🦉 Meier shares insights on the future of work and organizational behavior, highlighting how technology integration can enhance employee-centric workplace cultures while cautioning against counterproductive surveillance practices that undermine trust.

His actionable advice for business leaders and HR professionals? Start implementing change by truly listening to employees to understand their workplace experiences and identify high-impact areas for organizational improvement.

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🎙️ Join us for a transformative discussion with Harvard's leading behavioral scientist Professor Joe Henrich.

Author of bestsellers "The Secret of Our Success" and "The Weirdest People in the World" 📚, Joe Henrich revolutionizes our understanding of cultural evolution, innovation leadership, and human psychology. As Harvard University Ruth Moore Professor, former Canada Research Chair, and Presidential Early Career Award winner, his groundbreaking research is reshaping how we approach business and leadership.

Essential insights from this discussion:

· 📚 Cultural evolution research: new framework for business leadership

· 🧠 WEIRD Psychology: impact on global business & innovation

· 🌍 Field research findings: Peru, Chile, South Pacific case studies

· 🔄 Collective brain theory: breakthrough in innovation management

· ⚡ Prestige Bias: revolutionary approach to learning & decision-making

💡 This episode offers invaluable insights for business leaders seeking to understand cultural dynamics, researchers interested in behavioral economics, policy makers focused on social innovation, anyone fascinated by human psychology and cultural evolution.

Don't miss this enlightening discussion bridging academic research with practical insights! 🌟

🔗 Discover more about Prof. Henrich's work: https://henrich.fas.harvard.edu/

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🎙️ In this episode of BE GOOD!, we are honored to host Professor Michael Norton, an expert in behavioral economics and well-being from Harvard Business School. Renowned for his groundbreaking research on happiness and human behavior, Mike shares insights from his latest book, The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual.

In this engaging conversation, he reveals how rituals—simple, intentional actions—can transform our daily lives by enhancing emotional well-being, strengthening relationships, and boosting workplace culture.

Get ready to explore:

• ✅ The difference between habits and rituals

• ✅ How rituals enhance self-control and emotional well-being

• ✅ Keys to creating impactful workplace rituals

Don’t miss this fascinating discussion with one of the most influential thinkers in behavioral science today.

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🎙️ Bienvenue sur BE GOOD! Dans cet épisode, Albert Moukheiber, neuroscientifique et auteur de Neuromania, déconstruit les idées reçues sur le cerveau et explore les nuances de la neuroscience moderne 🧠

Découvrez dans cette interview les dangers du réductionnisme en sciences cognitives, notamment à travers les "neuromythes" populaires comme l'usage biaisé de la neuroplasticité ou des tests de personnalité. Albert y critique également l’instrumentalisation des neurosciences dans le développement personnel, qui conduit souvent à une surresponsabilisation et au burnout. Albert propose une vision équilibrée du cerveau, en insistant sur la "cognition incarnée" et la nécessité de comprendre l’interaction entre le cerveau, le corps et l’environnement. Enfin, il aborde les biais cognitifs qui favorisent les fake news et la manière dont la politique et les sciences cognitives se croisent, tout en donnant des pistes pratiques pour les dirigeants souhaitant améliorer le bien-être dans leurs organisations 🚀

💡 Découvrez les principales idées de son livre :

• L’impact des neuromythes sur notre quotidien

• Pourquoi comprendre la "cognition incarnée" est crucial

• Comment les biais cognitifs influencent notre perception des fake news

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🧐 We are honored to have the opportunity to welcome Joe Devlin! Joe is a cognitive neuroscience professor at University College London (UCL) and a leading expert in the field of neuroscience, particularly for his work on language processing and consumer neuroscience. He is also recognized for his contribution to debunking common neuromyths, such as those surrounding brain-training programs and learning styles. With over 80 articles published in top scientific journals, he is interested in applying the latest advances in neuroscience, behavioral science, nudge, and AI to find solutions for businesses. His research has extended to areas such as advertising effectiveness and the use of neuroscientific tools to measure the brain's response to marketing strategies.

In this episode, we will :

• 🧠 Discover Joe Devlin's fascinating journey from AI to cognitive neuroscience.

• 🗣️ Explore the crucial role of language in human cognition and how it sets us apart from other species,

• ❌ Demystify common neuromyths about the brain, such as the idea that we only use 10% of our brain or the concept of the "reptilian brain.",

• 💡 Learn how neuroscience can improve teaching methods and leadership communication,

• ✨Dive into the future of neuroscience and its potential impact on the workplace.

  
  

💌To learn more about Joe Devlin and his work, visit his LinkedIn page : https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-t-devlin/

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🎧 In our latest episode of B.E. Good!, we had the privilege of speaking with Gerd Gigerenzer – Emeritus Director of The Max Planck Institute for Human Development and a giant in decision science, about his new book, "Smart Management: How Leaders Make Good Decisions in an Uncertain World."

Tune in to discover how leaders can thrive in today’s complex landscape! Here are some key takeaways you won’t want to miss:

• 😉 The Power of Simple Heuristics: Gigerenzer reveals how simple decision-making strategies can outperform complex models and AI in uncertain environments. Learn why these "smart heuristics" are essential for effective leadership.

• 🌱 Ecological Rationality: Understand this fundamental concept that emphasizes making decisions based on context and real-world dynamics.

• 🛠️ The Adaptive Toolbox: Explore how humans use an "adaptive toolbox" of strategies to navigate choices and why intuition plays a critical role in decision-making.

• 🚀 Transforming Organizational Culture: Discover why intuition is often undervalued in companies and how to cultivate a culture that embraces learning from mistakes—an essential component for innovation and growth.

• 🤖 AI and Human Psychology: Gigerenzer discusses the relationship between artificial intelligence and psychological insights, urging leaders to integrate human understanding into their decision-making processes.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and navigate uncertainty with confidence.

Join us as we unpack these invaluable insights!

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🎧 In this episode we are excited to welcome Chiara Varazzani, a behavioral science expert who has established and led behavioral science units in several governments, including as the principal advisor of the Behavioural Insights Unit of the Victorian Government in Australia and the senior executive advisor in behavioral economics to the Australian Federal Government. She was also a research fellow at the Behavioural Insights Team in London. Varazzani has designed a diverse set of behavioral change programs, addressing health, education, financial decision-making, energy, and international development. She now serves as the lead behavioral scientist at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Today we're excited to discuss her experience in the field and her vision for the future of behavioral science in government.

During this conversation, we’ll explore: 

• The underappreciated value of neuroscience in behavioral interventions 🧠

• Principles on how to mainstream behavioral science in government 🏛️

• The Implementation-Scale Gap 🌐

• Ethical use of behavioral science and nudging in policy ⚖️

👉 You can find out more about Varazzani’s current projects by viewing OECD website page on insights and behavioral science to see the current project repository.

This includes an interactive map on behavioral science work in motion worldwide 🌍.

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