The Brainy Business | Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy | Behavioral Economics 488. The Art of Getting Along
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Apr 15, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, workplace expert Amy Gallo shares insights from her book, *Getting Along*. She highlights eight archetypes of difficult coworkers, offering clever strategies for managing personalities like pessimists and know-it-alls. The conversation underscores the importance of emotional intelligence and perspective-taking in improving workplace relationships. Amy also emphasizes the role of self-awareness in addressing the fundamental attribution error, which can transform how we interact with colleagues and enhance collaboration.
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The Brad Email
- Amy Gallo received a negative email from a potential HBR contributor after declining his pitch.
- The email, though one of many she received that day, significantly impacted her, causing her stress and self-doubt.
Negativity Bias
- Negative experiences disproportionately affect us due to the negativity bias of our brains.
- We tend to focus on negative interactions, even amidst many positive ones.
Perspective Taking
- Different people will always have different perspectives on any given situation.
- Recognize that your interpretation is just one of many, avoid naive realism.
