HBR IdeaCast HBR Presents: The Anxious Achiever with Morra Aarons-Mele
Oct 17, 2019
In this engaging discussion, clinical psychologist Ellen Hendriksen and Cricket Health CEO Arvind Rajan tackle the intricate dance between anxiety and professional life. They explore the difference between social anxiety and introversion, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety at work. Personal stories reveal how vulnerability can enhance leadership and authenticity. The duo emphasizes the importance of taking small steps to overcome performance anxiety and shares innovative networking strategies for building genuine connections in the workplace.
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Anxiety and Avoidance
- Anxiety is often maintained through avoidance, both overt (staying home) and covert (not engaging).
- Avoiding situations prevents us from learning that our worst-case scenarios don't always happen.
Social Anxiety and Perception
- Social anxiety stems from the belief that there's something wrong with you and others will judge you.
- This "fatal flaw" is a perception, often untrue or exaggerated, that leads to concealing and hiding.
Social Anxiety vs. Generalized Anxiety
- Social anxiety, unlike generalized anxiety (worry), is the fear of judgment or rejection due to a perceived flaw.
- Generalized anxiety involves unproductive worry about everything, jumping from topic to topic.
