The Decision Education Podcast
Episode 028: Rethinking the Workplace with Dr. Adam Grant
Oct 11, 2023
Organizational psychologist and author Dr. Adam Grant discusses workplace dynamics and decision-making. He explores the types of people who excel in the workplace and how personal policies can aid decision-making. Grant shares insights on the importance of rethinking and being open to changing our minds. He also talks about his Junior Olympic diving success and the surprising similarity between academic writing and magic tricks.
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Quick takeaways
- Adopting a scientific mindset and treating opinions as hypotheses can improve decision-making in a changing world.
- Seeking feedback and engaging in productive discussions helps overcome resistance to changing opinions.
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The Importance of Being Willing to Change Your Mind
Many people are resistant to changing their opinions because they fear uncertainty and reject unpredictability. Additionally, social pressures and cognitive biases contribute to our reluctance to rethink our beliefs. However, it is crucial to be open to updating our views in a rapidly changing world. By adopting a scientific mindset, treating our opinions as hypotheses and our decisions as experiments, we can be more flexible and improve our decision-making.
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