Dr. Jessica Tracy, researcher and expert on pride, joins the podcast to discuss the definition of pride and the distinction between self-esteem and narcissism. They explore the difficulty of accepting criticism and the difference between strategies of dominance and prestige. They also touch on the universal recognition of pride expressions and the benefits of authentic pride. Finally, they discuss a research study comparing dominance and prestige in leadership and the importance of cultivating authentic pride for personal growth.

Jessica Tracy (@ProfJessTracy) is a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where she also directs the Emotion & Self Lab. She is the author of Take Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Holds the Secret to Human Success. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh listen!]  What We Discuss with Jessica Tracy: Pride is a universal human emotion and a force that can be harnessed to help humans succeed — it’s a key ingredient to confidence. Understand the difference between hubristic and authentic pride — why you should seek out one but try to minimize the other. Learn how pride intersects with grit. Identify pride to gain an advantage in shifting your own behavior and knowing how to react to others. Discover how the statuses of dominance and prestige are affected by pride. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/555 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Jessica Tracy, a psychologist at the University of British Columbia and author of "Pride, the Secret of Success," unpacks the dual nature of pride. She challenges the notion that pride is solely negative, showcasing its ability to foster creativity and altruism. Tracy explores 'authentic pride' versus 'hubristic pride' and how they shape our behaviors and judgments. She emphasizes the importance of self-worth over external validation, especially in parenting, arguing that genuine pride can drive us toward our true passions and long-term goals.