Todd Kashdan

Todd Kashdan, a psychology professor and author of "The Art of Insubordination," shares insights on the delicate art of disagreeing with authority. He discusses the value of principled dissent and how it can elevate decision-making and group intelligence. Kashdan offers strategies for navigating tough conversations while preserving workplace relationships. He emphasizes the importance of fostering an environment where diverse voices and perspectives can thrive, ultimately enhancing creativity and innovation in organizational settings.

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Join Todd Kashdan, a top expert on well-being and author of "The Art of Insubordination," as he dives into the power of principled dissent. He explores how breaking norms can spark positive change and shares insights on overcoming conformity. Todd discusses the essential elements of insubordination and the role of ethical rebels in creating social impact. He encourages embracing unconventional thinking and self-care, even amid potential social pushback. Plus, he highlights the surprising wisdom gained from embracing the unconventional.

Todd Kashdan, a professor and founder of the Wellbeing Lab at George Mason University, joins to rethink curiosity's role in our lives. He explores how curiosity transforms personal and professional experiences, emphasizing the blend of childlike exploration with strategic inquiry. The discussion critiques the 'publish or perish' mentality in academia and champions meaningful contributions. Todd also highlights the enduring nature of curiosity across our lifespan, debunking myths about its decline and showcasing its vital role in intellectual growth.

Dr. Todd Kashdan, a leading psychology professor and author of The Art of Insubordination, dives into the science of resilience and grit. He discusses how to stay committed to meaningful goals despite setbacks, emphasizing the importance of editing life narratives. Todd shares insights on how our personalities influence motivations and offers practical strategies to harness them. He encourages viewing challenges as just minor hurdles in our larger stories, ultimately fueling passion and purpose in overcoming adversity.

In this conversation, Todd Kashdan, a Professor at George Mason University and author of "The Art of Insubordination," shares his expertise on well-being and conflict. He explores how shifting from problem-focused to solution-focused thinking can boost creativity. The duo discusses the 'bad idea race' method for brainstorming, balances between promotion- and prevention-focused mindsets, and how cultural factors shape spontaneous problem-solving. Todd emphasizes the value of empathetic dialogue and diverse thinking in transforming tough conversations into growth opportunities.

Todd Kashdan, Professor at George Mason University and Best Selling Author, discusses effective negotiation, the importance of constructive conversations and checking in with employees, convergent and divergent approaches in organizations. They also explore the micro-culture within our world, different ways to describe creativity, and the difference between problem-focused and solution-focused decisions. The podcast delves into prevention focus versus promotion focus in persuasion and conflict resolution, and the impact of time urgency on decision-making and interactions.

Todd Kashdan, an expert in human behavior, discusses the challenges of social comparison in the digital age and the impact of social media on success perceptions. He emphasizes the value of self-reflection and differentiates between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Todd delves into 'receptive resistance' and the eternal gap between who we are and who we aspire to be. The podcast explores the roles of negative emotions, toxic positivity, doubt, and confusion in personal growth. It also highlights the importance of finding balance and embracing one's own uniqueness in life.

It's natural to want to run away from difficult emotions such as grief, anger and fear. But what happens when these feelings catch up with us? This week, in the second installment of our Happiness 2.0 series, psychologist Todd Kashdan looks at the relationship between distress and happiness, and how to keep difficult emotions from sabotaging our wellbeing. Did you catch the first episode in our series on happiness?  You can find last week's conversation on how to build a lasting sense of contentment here.  And if you enjoy the show and would like to help us make more episodes of Hidden Brain, please consider supporting our work. Thanks! 

In this podcast, Todd Kashdan, author and TEDx speaker, discusses flourishing and the relationship between curiosity and openness to experience, affective science, and psychological flexibility. The conversation explores negative emotions in education, the importance of an open mindset for creativity, navigating motivations and change in work, and the significance of negative emotions in leading a good life. Kashdan also emphasizes the lack of curiosity and interest in exploring diverse topics and discusses building cultural norms and embracing boredom to stimulate new possibilities.