Coaching for Leaders

718: How Leaders Can Use the Algorithms for Good, with Sandra Matz

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Feb 3, 2025
Sandra Matz, a Columbia Business School professor and expert in psychological targeting, shares her insights on the power of algorithms in leadership. She discusses how psychological targeting can identify traits like personality and income while urging leaders to use this knowledge for good. Matz highlights the importance of ethical data practices, transparency, and innovative approaches to protect privacy. She also explores the role of AI in early mental health interventions, showing how technology can improve lives when used responsibly.
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ANECDOTE

Village Life Analogy

  • Sandra Matz grew up in a small German village where everyone knew each other's business.
  • This had both positive and negative aspects, similar to psychological targeting.
INSIGHT

Double-Edged Sword

  • Psychological targeting, like small-town gossip, has potential for both good and bad.
  • Understanding the "game" allows individuals and organizations to use it to their advantage.
INSIGHT

Language and Income

  • Online language reveals socioeconomic status, often unintentionally.
  • High-income individuals discuss future plans, while low-income individuals focus on present needs.
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