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Being a Better Manager & Understanding the Past — with Dolly Chugh

Nov 10, 2022

Dolly Chugh, a social psychologist and management professor at NYU Stern, discusses effective management qualities and the complexities of cancel culture. She emphasizes the importance of diversity in both corporate and educational settings and introduces the idea of 'gritty patriotism' when sharing American history. Chugh also shares insights about transformative teaching experiences, urging listeners to balance being a better manager with being a better person. Her practical tools for social change inspire meaningful conversations on accountability and resilience.

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Dolly Chugh

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Tech Sector Turmoil: Adapting in a Recession

10min

Power Dynamics and Diversity in Systems

6min

Gritty Patriotism and Accountability

14min

Balancing Heat and Light: Effective Change and Management Fundamentals

4min

From Management to Humanity

8min

Navigating Success and Failure in Academia and Life

5min

Dolly Chugh, a social psychologist and management professor at the NYU Stern School of Business, and author of the new book, A More Just Future: Psychological Tools for Reckoning with Our Past and Driving Social Change, joins Scott to discuss what makes a good manager, her thoughts on cancel culture, and working in higher education. Follow Dolly on Twitter, @DollyChugh, and check out her newsletter, Dear Good People.

Scott opens with his thoughts on the recent layoffs in the tech sector, as well as the latest on Elon Musk and Twitter (what a shocker).

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